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Looking for a new appetizer to serve at your next holiday dinner party? Look no further! This butternut squash hummus recipe is a festive, healthy dish that everyone will enjoy. Keep reading for the recipe!

 

Butternut Squash Hummus

Serves 4–6

Tip: Add something extra to your hummus! Garnish the finished dish with pomegranate seeds.

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Ingredients:

1.5 lbs butternut squash, cubed  

3 Tbsp, plus more for garnish, olive oil, divided,

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp allspice

3/4 tsp salt, divided

1 cup canned chickpeas

1/4 cup apple butter

2 Tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp orange zest

1 Tbsp orange juice

2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds, optional

Sliced apples and/or pears, grilled pita, and graham crackers, for serving

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large mixing bowl, toss together the butternut squash, 1 Tbsp olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and 1/4 tsp salt.

Lay the squash in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and fork-tender. Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

In a food processor, add the cooled squash, chickpeas, apple butter, maple syrup, orange zest and juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Purée until fully combined.  

Place the mixture in a mixing bowl, cover, and refrigerate until you're

ready to serve. Garnish the hummus with olive oil and roasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with apples and/or pears, grilled pita, and graham crackers.

Enjoy Foodies!

David

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