Cooking with Chef Lucy – Pumpkin Hummus

Chef Lucy incorporates fall favors into a dish that's perfect for an appetizer

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Chef Lucy with Top Mealz makes a savory pumpkin hummus layered with subtly smoky flavors and warming Mediterranean spices. 

You can even make the dish spicy to your liking.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained​
• 1 cup pumpkin puree​
• 2 tbsp tahini​
• 2 garlic cloves, minced​
• 1 tsp cumin​
• 1 tsp chili flakes​
• 2 tbsp olive oil​
• Pumpkin seeds for garnish​
• Salt to taste​
• Pita bread for serving​

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a blender, combine chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt, and half of the olive oil.
2. Blend until smooth.​
3. Adjust seasoning if necessary.​
4. Serve in a bowl, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and garnish with chili flakes and pumpkin seeds.​
5. Serve with pita bread.​