Pumpkin Hummus

The perfect appetizer for fall, this pumpkin hummus is a refreshing mix of savory and sweet. Serve it with veggies, pita chips, or bread for all your fall occasions.

Ingredients

For the Hummus

Two 15-oz cans of chick peas, drained and rinsed
1 c pumpkin puree
0.5 c creamy tahini
1 tsp flaky sea salt, like fleur de sel
Optional few pinches of cayenne
Drizzle of olive oil or water as needed

For Garnishing

Additional few spoonfuls of pumpkin puree
Roasted salted pepitas
Fresh thyme leaves
Sprinkle of sumac

Instructions

In a food processor, combine all the hummus ingredients (chick peas, pumpkin puree, tahini, salt, and (optional) cayenne). Process for several minutes until a smooth, creamy consistency develops, scraping down the sides as needed. If you have trouble getting a smooth hummus, add a little splash of olive oil or water (the former with yield a richer hummus). Repeat as needed.
Transfer your hummus to a serving bowl and add a few dollops of pumpkin puree onto the top.
Make a swirl in the top, allowing the hummus and extra pumpkin to mix partially but not completely.
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, pepitas, fresh thyme leaves, and a sprinkle of sumac.