Making hummus has never been easier with this healthy snack.
Making hummus has never been easier with this healthy snack.
Pumpkin is loaded with beta- carotene which is converted to vitamin A and helps to fight off infections in the body. It also offers a great source of vitamin K which is essential for bone metabolism, with a 100g serving of pumpkin providing 45% of the recommended daily intake.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Pre heat the oven to 180°C
Slice the top off of the pumpkin and remove the pumpkin seeds. Scoop out the flesh and dice.
Place the diced pumpkin and garlic cloves on a roasting tin and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 40- 45 minutes until tender.
Remove from the oven and drain any excess liquid.
Into a food processor, add the roasted pumpkin and garlic, chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice.
Pulse all ingredients until smooth in texture.
Scoop the hummus into a serving bowl and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds to garnish.
Enjoy alongside some homemade pitta or vegetable crudités (carrot, pepper and cucumber work great).
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