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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.​

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Vanessa Gongora

Vanessa Gongora joined the KYMA team in 2022 and is the anchor/producer for CBS at 4 p.m.

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