Butternut Squash Hummus
A savory winter hummus packed with garlicky flavor! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Servings: 8
Calories: 135kcal
Equipment
- Kitchen Knife
- Oven
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash* peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic* left whole with skin on
- 2 cloves garlic* minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- salt + pepper
- ½ cup parsley* chopped
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place cubed squash and unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until squash is tender and garlic is golden brown.
- Peel roasted garlic and add to a food processor along with all remaining ingredients. Puree until creamy and smooth, adding more olive oil if it's too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with chips, fresh veggies, or on sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2195IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg