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    Published: Oct 4, 2016 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Butternut Squash Hummus

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    This butternut squash hummus is a creamy, delicious way to celebrate autumn with your favorite dip. Top with extra butternut squash, pepitas, or extra virgin olive oil for an extra special treat!

    A tasty and comforting creamy roasted butternut squash hummus everyone will fight over

    It is a well-known fact that I am a hummus fanatic. I can, and often do, eat my weight in hummus. A while back, I shared my roasted red pepper hummus recipe which is one of my favorties. It used to be my absolute favorite until this roasted butternut squash hummus came around. Now that I have discovered this deliciousness, I just don't know how I can possibly pick one as a favorite. They are both incredibly creamy and are full of flavor and perfect for dipping.

    One one hand, however, red pepper hummus feels more like a summer type of hummus while roasted butternut hummus is most definitely an autumn hummus. Hummus for all seasons, so I don't really have to pick do I? No? Good. That's what I thought.

    A deliciously easy roasted butternut squash hummus

    I can't take credit for this recipe though. It isn't mine, because, as I've said before, I am just not that clever. (and putting roasted butternut squash in hummus is totally clever to me!) No, all the credit goes to Erin from Forest Feast. It was featured in her newest cookbook, Forest Feast Gatherings which shares incredible vegetarian recipes and menus perfect for parties and get togethers. This was just one of about two dozen recipes I wanted to immediately try, and the main reason this one was the first I tried was because I was craving butternut squash and even then it took me forever to decide to make this particular butternut squash recipe.

    This roasted butternut squash hummus is an autumn favorite perfect for those cozy days in with friends

    The Forest Feast Gatherings has everything you need to create a spread everyone will love. It is divided into season and occasion, plus it includes tips on setting up your own "bars" like a breakfast taco bar (no, there aren't any pacos), creamy polenta bar, and even a rice noodle bar. And for anyone who is looking an adults-only get together, there is a whole section on cocktail parties. I've always wanted to throw a cocktail party a la Mad Men... maybe this will be the push I need to plan one!

    There is nothing like this autumn roasted butternut squash hummus

    For now, you can find me at the snack bar, hoarding all the roasted butternut squash hummus.

    A tasty and comforting creamy roasted butternut squash hummus everyone will fight over

    Butternut Squash Hummus

    Amanda Powell
    This creamy butternut squash hummus is an amazing dip with just a hint of spice
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 100 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 butternut squash
    • 1 14 oz can chickpeas reserve liquid
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for butternut squash
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • juice of one lemon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Peel the butternut squash and cut in half. Rub with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt.
    • Roast on a baking sheet for 35 minutes, turning halfway. Allow to cool completely. (I did this the day before).
    • Add half the butternut squash, chickpeas, oil, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Add some of the chickpea liquid to the hummus one tablespoon at a time as needed to help make the hummus creamier.
    • Cut up some of the remaining butternut squash into small cubes.
    • Put the hummus in a bowl and top with extra virgin olive oil and the butternut quash.
    • Serve with chips, naan bread, or pita chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6679IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword butternut squash, hummus
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    Comments

    1. Alyssa says

      October 30, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Made this hummus and all I have to say was it tasted DELICIOUS!! Great recipe thank you so much! Now trying to decide what to do with the other half butternut!

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      • Amanda Powell says

        October 30, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Hi Alyssa! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! If you are up for a bit of a treat, I actually recently posted a recipe for butternut squash bread that uses a cup of butternut squash purée which should use up some of that leftover butternut (it’s okay that it isn’t roasted the same way as in the bread recipe, it will still taste amazing)

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    2. Zerrin says

      October 17, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Amanda, this hummus looks out of this world! Love the colors! This is such an attractive bowl of hummus that I'm craving for it so badly now!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        October 19, 2016 at 9:16 am

        Thank you! Erin really knocked it out of the park with the flavors

        Reply
    3. Miranda says

      October 09, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      This sounds like such a wonderful fall appetizer! The flavors work so well with hummus!

      Reply
    4. Zainab says

      October 08, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Oh this is a beautiful bowl of hummus!!!

      Reply
    5. lynn @ the actor's diet says

      October 05, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      This hummus sounds perfect - especially b/c I'm often dipping stuff like sweet potatoes into hummus.

      Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      October 04, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      I challenge you to a hummus duel then Amanda, cause I could probably eat you under the table! Especially if you were serving this recipe! Looks and sounds so delicious! Your photos are gorgeous! Perfect hummus for fall! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Medha says

      October 04, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      This hummus looks incredible! I am loving the spices you put in here 🙂

      Reply

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