Butternut Squash Hummus
It’s hard to imagine life before hummus. For me, that’s the 18 years before I went to college, which to this day is more than half of my life! But ever since then, hummus has been a regular staple in my diet and I’ll bet it’s been pretty present in yours, too. I especially like making it seasonal and making it at home, which if you’ve never done before is laughably easy! This butternut squash hummus is a great fall dish that’s creamy, easy, super healthy and goes with just about everything; trust me, I’ve tried! The pomegranate seeds give it a pop of color and a deliciously satisfying crunch. Never made anything like this before? Try it out this holiday season and I have a sneaky feeling it will become a regular at your home, too!
Why You’ll Love It
Nutritious and Healthy
On its own, butternut squash is a creamy and delicious whole food ingredient that’s packed with important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium. Throw a can of chickpeas into the mix, and you’ve got a delicious seasonal hummus that’s a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fiber. Spice it up with paprika and cumin, which give things a bit more of a dynamic flavor profile, while also offering (believe it or not) even more health benefits! Paprika, for example, offers a healthy dose of vitamin A, while also helping with inflammation; and cumin is an antioxidant that can promote healthy digestion.
Versatilile and Customizable
Together, the combination of chickpeas, lemon juice, and roasted butternut squash creates a smooth and rich dip that goes great with and on just about everything. You can customize this according to your unique taste bud profile, as well as the ingredients you have on hand. I often make this dish with cannellini beans instead of chickpeas, which are even better for you health wise if you can believe it! Sprinkle with your favorite spices and garnish with fresh herbs and more chopped vegetables for a gorgeous and decadent dish!
Quick, Easy and Convenient
By making your own butternut squash hummus, you can enjoy all of these incredible health benefits in one tasty side dish. Enjoy it all week long as a delicious dip, savory spread or grain bowl topper. All you need is a food processor and a few simple, wholesome ingredients.
Recipe Cost Breakdown
4 cups cubed butternut squash: $1.8
4 cloves garlic: $0.24
1 4-oz can chickpeas: $0.48
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice: $0.48
½ tsp cumin: $10.5
½ tsp coriander: $0.43
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil: $0.99
To Serve
¼ cup pomegranate seeds: $3.98
2 tbsp chopped chives: $2.73
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil: $0.24
Total Cost: $21.87
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 4 cups cubed butternut squash | |
| 4 cloves garlic | |
| 1 4-oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained | |
| 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice | |
| ½ tsp cumin | |
| ½ tsp coriander | |
| ½ tsp salt | |
| ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil | |
| ¼ cup filtered water |
To Serve
| ¼ cup pomegranate seeds | |
| 2 tbsp chopped chives | |
| Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil |
