Butternut Squash Hummus

This Butternut Squash Hummus recipe is an easy comforting dip that comes together so quickly with roasted squash and chickpeas! With a creamy texture and warm spices and a bright lemon finish.

We love fall because it means that easy recipes like this Butternut Squash Hummus and Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are back on the table. Comfort foods and especially those that are healthy and nourish our bodies are my favorite kinds of meals.

Ingredients

Here is what I use for this recipe and you can adjust nuts or spices based on preference:

• Butternut squash: Creates the naturally sweet base and gives the hummus its golden color and velvety body.
• Chickpeas: Adds traditional hummus structure and plant based protein while helping the dip blend smoothly.
• Tahini: Provides nutty richness and helps bind the squash and chickpeas into a creamy spread.
• Extra virgin olive oil: Coats the squash for roasting and loosens the finished hummus while adding fruity richness.
• Fresh lemon juice: Balances the natural sweetness of the squash and brightens the earthy chickpea flavor.
• Garlic: Adds savory sharpness that keeps the finished hummus from tasting overly sweet.
• Ground cumin: Adds warm earthy flavor that complements both roasted squash and tahini.
• Smoked paprika: Adds gentle smokiness and deepens the warm orange color of the hummus.
• Fine sea salt: Seasons the squash during roasting and sharpens every flavor in the finished dip.
• Cold water: Thins the mixture gradually and creates a lighter and silkier consistency.
• Pumpkin seeds: Adds a crunchy finishing contrast and reinforces the seasonal fall presentation.
• Chopped fresh parsley: Adds a fresh green finish and a light herbal note without covering the hummus.

Tools You’ll Need

• Sharp chef knife: Cuts the peeled squash into similarly sized cubes so they soften at a consistent rate.
• Vegetable peeler: Removes the firm outer skin from the butternut squash before cutting.
• Large baking tray: Provides enough room for the squash cubes to roast without excessive crowding.
• Food processor: Breaks down the roasted squash and chickpeas into a smooth and creamy hummus.
• Measuring cups and spoons: Measures the tahini and liquids and seasonings for balanced flavor and texture.
• Silicone spatula: Moves the thick hummus toward the blades and helps transfer every portion for serving.

Instructions

Step 1: Coat the squash cubes with seasoning

Spread the four cups of butternut squash cubes loosely across the baking tray so the pieces sit in a single uneven layer. Coat the cubes with one tablespoon of olive oil and half of the salt and half of the cumin until the orange surfaces look lightly glossy and speckled.

Tip: Keep the squash in one loose layer so the edges roast and brown instead of steaming into a soft crowded pile.

Step 2: Roast the squash until browned and tender

Roast the seasoned squash until the cubes soften completely and develop caramelized brown patches around their irregular edges. Turn and shift the pieces during roasting so different sides face upward and the finished cubes show a mix of deep orange centers and browned surfaces.

Tip: Roast until a cube crushes easily because firm squash will leave tiny grainy pieces throughout the finished hummus.

Step 3: Blend the roasted squash with chickpeas

Transfer all of the roasted squash into a food processor bowl with the drained chickpeas and tahini and lemon juice and garlic and smoked paprika and remaining cumin and salt. Blend until the separate cubes and chickpeas collapse into a thick golden mixture with a few visible rough streaks remaining around the edges.

Tip: Stop once to shift the thick mixture toward the center so every chickpea and squash piece blends at the same rate.

Step 4: Whip the hummus until smooth

Pour in the remaining olive oil and add the cold water one tablespoon at a time while blending the thick mixture again. The hummus should change from dense and rough to silky and spreadable with soft folds and a slightly lighter golden color.

Tip: Add the cold water slowly because the hummus becomes much looser after several seconds of continuous blending.

Step 5: Plate and garnish the hummus

Scoop one serving of the finished hummus onto a small white plate and spread it into a thick casual circle with raised uneven ridges. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and scattered pumpkin seeds and chopped parsley so some of the golden surface remains visible.

Tip: Create the surface swirl before adding garnish so the olive oil settles naturally into the uneven homemade ridges.

Pro Tips

• Cut the squash into similar cubes so every piece softens fully while still developing a few naturally browned edges.
• Let the roasted squash cool slightly before blending so steam does not create excess moisture inside the hummus.
• Blend longer than expected because an extra minute transforms a slightly grainy dip into a silky and creamy spread.
• Taste after chilling because cold hummus can mute the lemon and salt and may need a small final adjustment.

Storage Instructions

Transfer leftover Butternut Squash Hummus into a clean airtight container and smooth the surface before sealing. Store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. Keep the pumpkin seeds and parsley separate whenever possible because the seeds soften and the herbs darken during storage. Add fresh garnish just before serving. The hummus will become slightly firmer after chilling. Stir in one or two teaspoons of cold water or olive oil to return it to a creamy consistency. For longer storage freeze the hummus without garnish for up to two months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and blend or stir thoroughly before serving.

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See You in the Kitchen

I hope you try this Butternut Squash Hummus soon!

It is a simple recipe that looks beautiful and tastes incredible and makes every occasion a little more special alongside pumpkin sourdough bread or Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.

Do not forget to share your results or save this recipe for later because it is one worth keeping.

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