Pumpkin Hummus with Jalapeño Cilantro Oil and Candied Pumpkin Seeds

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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keywords Gluten Free, Spicy, Vegetarian
Difficulty Moderate
Servings 8 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
One might not normally associate pumpkin with hummus, but the combination of flavors is surprisingly perfect. The jalapeño oil adds a kick of spice and the candied pumpkin seeds a pop of sweetness (though they are quite spicy too, courtesy of the cayenne pepper). People go crazy over this dish at Thanksgiving.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

Jalapeño Oil

  • 1/4 cup grapeseed or canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro minced
  • 1 Tbsp minced jalapeño
  • salt to taste

Pumpkin Seeds

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tsp grapeseed or canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • pinch salt

Hummus

  • 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Jalapeño Oil

  • In a small saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat until hot but not shimmering, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the cilantro and jalapeño. Let cool completely, then season to taste with salt.

Pumpkin Seeds

  • In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, cayenne, and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, tossing, until the sugar melts and the seeds are browned, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate to cool completely, then break into small pieces.

Hummus

  • In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except the salt and purée until smooth, then season generously as needed with salt.
  • Scrape the hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle some of the jalapeño oil on top and garnish with the candied pumpkin seeds. Serve with chips, crackers, or pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4801IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

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