Roasted Pumpkin & Cinnamon Hummus with Maple-Chili Drizzle
This is not your average hummus. It blends roasted cinnamon-spiced pumpkin with creamy chickpeas, tahini, and warm fall spices like cumin, nutmeg, and ginger. Finished with a drizzle of maple-chili oil, toasted pepitas, and fresh herbs, it’s sweet, savory, spiced, and absolutely perfect with warm pita or seasonal crudités.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- For the Roasted Pumpkin:
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin peeled and cubed (or use butternut squash as sub)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- For the Hummus:
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Roasted pumpkin from above
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg or clove optional
- Salt to taste
- 2-4 tbsp ice water for texture
- Maple-Chili Drizzle Optional but fabulous:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes or Aleppo pepper
- Toppings:
- Toasted pumpkin seeds pepitas
- Fresh parsley or thyme
- Sprinkle of cinnamon or sumac
Instructions
- Roast the Pumpkin:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, salt & pepper.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, until golden and fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
- Make the Hummus:
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, and the roasted pumpkin.
- Blend until smooth, adding ice water gradually until it’s fluffy and creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
- Prepare the Drizzle:
- Mix olive oil, maple syrup, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Spoon hummus into a shallow bowl.
- Drizzle with maple-chili oil, scatter toasted pepitas, herbs, and a dash of cinnamon.
Notes
🥖 Serving Ideas:
Serve with warm pita, seeded crackers, or sliced apples & carrots
Spread on sourdough toast and top with roasted chickpeas
Dollop over a grain bowl with roasted veggies
🌟 Flavor Notes:
Creamy and sweet from roasted pumpkin
Deeply spiced with cinnamon and cumin
Brightened by lemon and tahini
Finished with a hint of maple heat from the drizzle
Perfectly balanced between comforting and intriguing
