This hummus-like spread has the same smooth and creamy texture as the traditional stuff, with a touch of added sweetness from butternut squash. Serve it with whole grain pita chips or sliced vegetables, such as cucumbers, red bell pepper, and sugar snap peas. Or spread it on sandwiches.
Jump to RecipeInstructions :
Put the squash in a food processor and puree until completely smooth. Add the tahini, orange zest, oil, cumin, paprika, and garlic. Blend until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Butternut Squash Hummus
This hummus-like spread has the same smooth and creamy texture as the traditional stuff, with a touch of added sweetness from butternut squash. Serve it with whole grain pita chips or sliced vegetables, such as cucumbers, red bell pepper, and sugar snap peas. Or spread it on sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces frozen butternut squash cubes thawed
- 1/3 cup tahini sesame seed paste
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put the squash in a food processor and puree until completely smooth. Add the tahini, orange zest, oil, cumin, paprika, and garlic. Blend until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper