Roast Pumpkin Dip

Roast Pumpkin Dip

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Smooth, smoky, and full of autumn flavour, this roast pumpkin dip is a delicious twist on a classic hummus. Perfect for entertaining, it pairs beautifully with crackers, vegetable sticks, or warm flatbread.

Serves 10

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 500g pumpkin diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground smoked paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 can chickpeas (400g), drained
  • 1-2 tbsp tahini
  • 3 tbsp hot water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C and prepare a roasting dish
  2. Toss the diced pumpkin with the olive oil, cumin and paprika
  3. Spread the pumpkin out across the roasting dish and scatter the garlic cloves
  4. Roast the pumpkin for 25-30 minutes or until the edges of the pumpkin and garlic have become a little blackened.
  5. Place pumpkin, chickpeas, tahini and water into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth
  6. Add lemon juice slowly and blend, then add the olive oil and blend.
  7. Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve
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