Ingredients
- 1-15 oz can chickpeas
- 1/3 C tahini
- 1 C pumpkin puree
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 C lemon juice
- 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp parsley
Directions
Mise en Place
- Drain and rinse chickpeas
- Stir tahini very well
- Measure out all ingredients
Blend the Hummus
- In a blender or food processor, add chickpeas, tahini, puree, salt, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth.
- If too thick, add water slowly and continue to blend until desired consistency.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
Serve
- Garnish with pumpkin seeds and parsley.
- Serve with whole grain pita bread, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
- Enjoy!
Recipe in Action
-
6 Servings
-
Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Chickpeas, one of the main ingredients of hummus, are full of important nutrients, such as Vitamin B, calcium, potassium, phosphate, zinc, magnesium, iron, and folic acid.
The word "hummus" is from the Turkish word humus, meaning "mashed chick peas."
CONVERSION CHART
