Butternut squash hummus

Photo of a white bowl filled with butternut squash hummus
Photo of a white bowl filled with butternut squash hummus
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Ingredients

Yields 2 cups

2 cups cubed butternut squash
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
15 ounces canned chickpeas, low or no salt added, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ ground nutmeg
⅛ ground clove
⅛ ground cayenne, optional
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon pepitas

Nutrition information

8 servings per recipe | Serving size: ¼ cup

Amount per serving:
Calories: 177
Total fat: 9 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Sodium: 186 mg
Total carbohydrate: 19 g
Dietary fiber: 5 g
Total sugars: 4 g
Includes 1 g added sugars
Protein: 7 g

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add butternut squash and garlic cloves to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until squash is soft and lightly golden brown, stir halfway through baking. Peel garlic once it is done baking.
  3. In a food processor add butternut squash, garlic, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, clove and cayenne. Blend until smooth, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time if needed.
  4. Transfer to serving dish and top with remaining ingredients.

Food is medicine

"Celebrate the flavors of the fall season with this cozy twist on classic hummus! Roasted butternut squash, garlic, chickpeas, and tahini come together with warm harvest spices for a dip that's smooth, slightly sweet, and perfect for autumn gatherings. Finished with pepitas, pomegranate seeds, and goat cheese, it's as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or whole wheat pita for an easy snack or appetizer. Along with the seasonal flavors, this nutrient-packed dip delivers fiber, plant-based protein, heart-healthy fats, and vitamin A to help nourish you all season long."

Bekah Ray
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Corewell Health Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine