Pumpkin & Roasted Garlic Hummus

Cooking Time: 10m    Servings: 6

Products needed:

  • Roasted Almond Oil
  • Garlic Infused Olive Oil
  • Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:

  • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and pressed
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Scene Garlic Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Scene Roasted Sesame Oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked Viking Salt
  • 1 15oz can Garbanzo Beans (rinsed)
  • 1 15oz can Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Scene Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Scene bold Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as necessary
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) & paprika for garnish
  • pita bread, pretzels, raw fruit and vegetable slices for serving (apples are delicious!)

Directions:

  1. Sautee garlic in small sauce pan on low heat with garlic oil for 5 minutes to soften and bring out the flavor. 
  2. Combine all ingredients except pumpkin seeds and paprika in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
  3. Drizzle in extra olive oil as needed for desired consistency.
  4. Adjust salt & pepper to taste. 
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and paprika.
  7. Serve with pita wedges, pretzels, and/or raw fruit & vegetable slices

 

 

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