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Pumpkin Hummus with Spiced Pita Chips

Pumpkin hummus with spiced pita chips pairs a smooth, creamy chickpea and pumpkin dip with crisp, lightly golden wedges. Blend the hummus in a food processor and bake the seasoned pita chips for an easy appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the hummus
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 0.75 cup pumpkin canned puree
  • 0.33 cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cloves garlic small
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp water cold; up to 4 tablespoons total, adding 1 tablespoon at a time
For the pita chips
  • 3 pita breads 6-inch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 18x13-inch baking sheet

Method
 

Make the hummus
  1. Add the chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin to a food processor and pulse until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. With the processor running, add 2 tablespoons cold water, then add up to 2 tablespoons more, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
  3. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl.
Bake the pita chips
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut each pita into 8 wedges and place them in a large bowl.
  3. Stir the olive oil, smoked paprika, and cayenne together, pour over the pita wedges, and toss to coat.
  4. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on an 18x13-inch baking sheet and bake for 10 to 14 minutes, turning them halfway through, until crisp and lightly golden.
  5. Cool the pita chips on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving with the hummus.

Notes

For the smoothest hummus, add the cold water gradually until it reaches the desired creamy texture. Refrigerate hummus in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze the hummus without the pita chips for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pita bread.