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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 135 kcal

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.

Notes

Adapted from Minimalist Baker

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2195IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword butternut squash, winter squash