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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers & Snacks » Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Hummus

    November 19, 2018

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Hummus

    5 from 3 votes

    4 Comments

    Nov 19, 2018

    (updated May 31, 2021)

    by Lori Murphy

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    A healthy holiday or party appetizer that adds a pop of color and a touch of spice. Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Hummus - it's YUMmus.

    Butternut Squash Hummus in Plate with Pomegranate Seeds and chips on charger

    When I heard hummus was healthy, I kind of became a junkie. Sort of like when I was younger and believed Wheat Thins would make me thin. I bought a lot of hummus. And ate a lot of it with pita chips (often) and carrots (sometimes) and didn't get any thinner. Hmmm...

    Anyway, for Thanksgiving, I wanted a healthy dip option that didn't have dairy in it despite the fact that cheese is a food group for me. Not everybody agrees with me but that's ok - we can still hang (sometimes). So I thought about combining my favorite fall vegetable - butternut squash- with the chickpeas. I must admit this shouldn't be called hummus. It's YUMmus.

    Carrots and squash in a gold sheet panFor extra flavor, I roasted the butternut squash in the oven until caramelized but then right before I put them in, I had a thought: why not add carrots for a nice pop of color and touch of sweetness? I will tell you that I almost steamed the butternut squash and carrots to get them extra soft but I really wanted that caramelization because I'm partial to it but that is another option if you don't want to roast them.

    Chickpeas in Strainer on BurlapThe usual hummus suspects (chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon juice) are present in this version but I took it up a notch with cumin and honey. If you've made homemade hummus before, then you know there are lots of recipes out there for it and many techniques for how to get it smooth and creamy such as removing the skins from the chickpeas. I didn't do that because I figured neither would you or if you did, you might never come back here. The one tip I will give you is to use the veggies warm when processing them. The steam helps everything to relax and come together much easier. And the food processor is your friend when making hummus. If you don't have one, you can also use a high power blender which will give you a fluffier, whipped texture. I will try that at some point and get back to you.

    Tahini in Food Processor on BurlapBlend the tahini (which by the way, if you absolutely don't like it, use peanut butter!) and the lemon juice in the food processor until you get a nice paste. Sidenote: a mini (4 cup) processor worked great for this. At this point, add the garlic and olive oil. Add the veggies and after each addition, blend the hummus for about a minute. You're going to add the seasonings and honey right at the end to give you more control over the flavors.

    Butternut Squash Hummus in Plate with Pomegranate Seeds and chips on chargerFair warning: try and keep your spoon away from the bowl. Gather up your favorite dip vehicle. I love this with blue tortilla chips, sliced red pepper, jicama - gosh, anything! Share your tips for making great hummus and if you made this one, please let me know in the comments or give a shoutout on Instagram or Pinterest.

    A happy, blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    Tips

    So good with leftover turkey, red pepper, and black beans in a wrap.

    For two:

    make as is. Use as a spread for a wrap with your leftover turkey

    For a crowd:

    Double as needed. Toast up a whole bunch of pitas you've cut into triangles. Brush them with olive oil and season them with chili powder and oregano and some garlic salt. Toast in the oven @ 350° until browned.


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    Butternut Squash Hummus in Plate with Pomegranate Seeds and chips on charger.
    5 from 3 votes

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Hummus

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    An alternative to traditional hummus, Butternut Squash and Carrot Hummus is a healthy, clean dip or spread for veggies, wraps or in a bowl.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:25 mins
    Total Time:35 mins
    Servings 8
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound butternut squash, diced
    • 10 baby carrots
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 1 lemon , juiced
    • 1 clove garlic, peel
    • ¾ cup canned chickpeas, drained
    • 2 teaspoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1-2 tablespoon water
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • ½ tsp pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • Place squash and carrots on a sheet pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. 
    • Place in preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes until veggies are nice and golden.
    • Once the timer goes off, remove the veggies from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, add tahini, lemon juice and garlic to the food processor and pulse until a nice paste forms.
    • Add the chickpeas, squash and carrots to the processor in that order and pulse each until incorporated for about a minute. 
    • Add the water as needed to get to the desired consistency.
    • Add the honey, cumin and S/P. Correct for taste preference.

    Notes

    • Serve with toasted pita triangles, blue corn tortilla chips or veggies.
    • Garnish with pomegranate seeds, toasted shelled pumpkin or sunflower seed seeds or pine nuts.
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Author: Lori Murphy
    Did you make this recipe? Tag @josieandnina or tag #josieandnina!
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    1. Kendell says

      January 26, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds great! It will work perfectly on the Super Bowl grazing table!

      Reply
      • Lori says

        January 26, 2020 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks Kendell! It definitely adds a bright pop of color and a whole bunch of flavor!

        Reply
    2. Stacey C. says

      November 19, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      I was eating roasted chickpeas as a snack & thought about making mashed chickpeas instead of potato’s. Thoughts??

      Reply
      • Lori says

        November 19, 2018 at 11:27 pm

        I love the flavor of chickpeas too! I think with enough broth (chicken or veggie if you're going vegetarian) and maybe roasted parsnips it could work. I would definitely heat them before pureeing to get the right texture. Were you thinking trying it with fresh or canned?

        Reply

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