Easy Pumpkin Hummus

18 Posted on May 18, 2011 - by Jules Shepard

Categories: All, Appetizers, Contests, Holiday, Recipes

Tags: , Allergy Friendly, Chickpeas, Dairy Free, Easy Appetizers, Hummus, Low Carb, Thanksgiving, US Dry Pea and Lentil Council, Vegan

As my second recipe for the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council recipe contest, I am sharing one of my already favorite and super easy recipes. I’m not trying to bias you against any of my new lentil and pea recipes, but this one is tried & true, and is so easy and impressive, you’ll want to blow your friends and family away with it often!
In case you missed the others in my series of pea and lentil recipes for the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council blogger contest, don’t despair — I’ve linked them here for you!

BUT WAIT, there’s more! If you would like to win some FREE peas and lentils so you can try some of these yummy recipes right away, here’s how!

(1) be one of the first 500 people to leave a comment on my Contest Finalist recipe, (2) email your name and address to peasnlentils@edelman.com to get your free peas & lentils, (3) tell all your friends to comment on that recipe & to claim their free peas & lentils, and (4) have fun trying some yummy, healthy new gluten-free recipes!

So much winning! Great recipes, great prizes, great exposure for gluten-free goodness … it’s all good! Thanks for participating, and thanks so much to the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, Le Creuset and Chicago Metallic for sharing these great goodies with us!

Don’t wait – go comment on my Contest Finalist recipe and email for your free peas and lentils! Contest ends June 6!

Easy Pumpkin Hummus

I’m returning to this favorite hummus recipe because I think you’ll really like it, even if you don’t think you’re a fan of chickpeas or lentils. We’ve all had hummus – in the US, it’s actually grown from $5 million in sales in 1995 to $350 million in 2010! So yes, you know you’ve had your share of hummus!

But maybe you thought it was too difficult to make it yourself? Maybe you didn’t even realize hummus is made from the healthy chickpea? Well making your own hummus is much easier than you might think, and it allows you to tailor the recipe to your own tastes. Perhaps you’re not a big fan of garlic, or you want to make a seasonal hummus. This recipe is your answer! Super easy, super quick — tailor the seasonings to suit your mood or your taste, and you’re off!

And don’t let it stop you that it might not be “pumpkin season,” either. Grab a can of pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix, just 100% pumpkin) — they make it ”pumpkin season” anytime! Same with chickpeas. If you don’t have any dried chickpeas on hand, or you’re in a hurry, simply use canned chickpeas. They work every time!

So get ready for some super healthy, super tasty recipes and be sure to comment on this recipe – do you want to try it? did you try it? what substitutions did you use?

It will be entered against the other recipes in the next 2 weeks, to see which is your favorite lentil/pea recipe … and then the prizes begin!

Easy Pumpkin Hummus

One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (or 2 cups dried chickpeas, boiled)
5 Tablespoons pumpkin purée
¼ cup roasted red peppers
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons sunflower seeds, hulled
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
allspice to sprinkle on top
chips or crackers for dipping

If using dried chickpeas, add 1 cup chickpeas to 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the chickpeas are tender — approximately 1 1/2 -2 hours. Drain.

Combine chickpeas with all other ingredients, save allspice, in the bowl of a large food processor. Purée until smooth. Chill, then spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle allspice on top. Serve with gluten-free chips or crackers. My favorites for this are Food Should Taste Good Multi-Grain or even Sweet Potato chips!

Yeah. It’s that easy!

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glutenfreewpb said: on May 19, 2011

This look delicious! I am so going to make this! I love pumpkin and hummus! I actually have the same cans of pumpkin in my pantry and was wonderign what to do with them!!!
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Jennifer McB. said: on May 19, 2011

I haven’t ever had hummus but once, but this looks like something I would like. I am trying my hardest to create a healthy eating style for my family! Thank you!
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Katie said: on May 20, 2011

I just had regular hummus yesterday with the same multigrain chips pictured. I am going to try making this over the weekend. It looks delicious!
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Anita said: on May 20, 2011

I like homemade hummus and I like pumpkin. This looks like a great combination. I will make one change and use sunflower seed butter(no added ingredients) instead of the whole seeds. Yummmm.
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Leigh said: on May 23, 2011

This was absolutey divine. I ate toooooooooo much,
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Vickie Ewell said: on May 23, 2011

We love pumpkin, but are not a big fan of chickpeas. I don’t know if I could get this one pass hubby. But then, I’m always looking for gf snacks for myself. Don’t have a blender right now (long story), but will have to give this a try when I get one. It’s on my wish list, but we’ve had one of those winters where everything just seemed to go wrong.
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Mary Brinton said: on May 24, 2011

I am REALLY going to have to try this one! I’m thinking my daughter will like it, too.
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pat said: on May 24, 2011

I have never been a fan of hummus, but maybe the added flavors will entice me.
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- Jules said: on May 24, 2011
  
  Pat – that’s why I think this hummus recipe is so neat, since it really is a totally new twist on traditional hummus. Too much garlic upsets my stomach, unfortunately, so I decided to take this recipe in another direction entirely. Give it a try-I’d love to know what you think!
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Alicia said: on May 24, 2011

My daughter is taking cooking classes in high school and is always looking for things to make that is quick and easy. I am willing to bet this will be the next one, she loves hummus!
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Patti said: on May 24, 2011

This was the absolute best!! I love hummus. The pumpkin added an intriguing taste to what can be a boring, even sludgy tasting dish. I couldn’t stop myself for having just one more…
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Jenn-O said: on May 24, 2011

I’m not a fan of pumpkin but I do love pumpkin gnocchi and I also love hummus!
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Mari said: on May 24, 2011

Sounds delicioso. Now I need to get a can of pumpkin to go with the chickpeas in my cupboard.
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Karol said: on May 24, 2011

This looks so good. I will definitely be trying this this summer!
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cindy said: on May 24, 2011

I love hummus for an after work snack. The combo with pumpkin sounds interesting.
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Robin said: on May 25, 2011

I am a huge fan of hummus. I love the idea of adding a little pumpkin to the recipe. Two great tastes coming together. YUM!
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Sharon Michalove said: on May 25, 2011

I am always looking for new ways to use pumpkin. This looks scrumptious.
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Nancy Schloss said: on May 25, 2011

My family is a big fan of hummus…will have to try this one. Interesting flavor to add pumpkin…hmmm
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Marion said: on May 25, 2011

I served this last night at a meeting and it was very successful (and delicious). When I make the pea puree for the bread, I will make extra and make a pea hummus to go along side with this recipe. I will serve on the holiday weekend – it will be delicious and colorful! Thank you.
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Caneel said: on May 25, 2011

I think my kids would love this. I make hummus all the time, but love how you’ve incorporated more into it. Thanks!
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Martina said: on May 25, 2011

I made this for a church picnic last Sunday and received lots of great feedback as well as requests for the recipe! Thank you for the easy and yummy recipe.
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Ellen C. said: on May 25, 2011

Jules, I’ve been hesitant to try this recipe because of the pumpkin, but since being diagnosed with Celiac disease and going gluten free hummus dip has become one of my favorite snacks. I am going to buy the ingredients and make it this weekend. I’ll let you know how it goes over with the family. Love to you and yours, Jules. Your cyber-friend, Ellen
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Roxi Hohimer said: on May 25, 2011

Looks great!!
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Emily said: on May 25, 2011

Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
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Laurel said: on May 25, 2011

I got garbanzos in my CSA box, going to make this for a event this weekend!
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Carys said: on May 26, 2011

I love hummus and pumpkin and never would have thought to combine the two!
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Kelly Benson said: on May 26, 2011

I love hummus, so this sounds very interesting, I’ve never made it with pumpkin before.
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Pat Boggs said: on June 1, 2011

For the poster who doesn’t like chick peas–red lentils are a really good substitute in this recipe and will complement the pumpkin in both taste and color!
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Erin Ferre said: on June 1, 2011

Hmm – I tried many versions of hummus, and like them all, so I will really have to try this version! And, using the Sweet Potato chips would be a perfict match!
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Caryl said: on June 1, 2011

I love hummus and would never thought of pumpkin–can’t wait to try it.
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Laura said: on June 1, 2011

oh my, i love the idea of using pumpkin here! thank you Jules for so many great recipes!
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Ann said: on June 2, 2011

LOVE hummus and make it alot. This is a neat and healthier alternative.
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Melissa Nichols said: on June 2, 2011

I LOVE LOVE LOVE hummus! Jules YOU ROCK! Thanks for all you do for the gluten free peeps out here. This is one of my new favorites!

Joyfully His,
Melissa
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Kathy said: on June 4, 2011

Sounds great–a nice twist on an easy-to-make item.
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