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Pumpkin Hummus

 

Pumpkin Hummus

This delicious dip is great for any holiday celebration. Plus it doubles as a vegetarian pita sandwich filler.

  • 2 cups hummus (prepared store bought)
  • 1 cup pumpkin (canned)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (toasted in saute pan)
  • 1 cup cauliflower (florets)
  • 1 cup radishes (sliced)
  • 1 cup sliced red peppers
  • 3 each pita bread (toasted and sliced in wedges)
  • 1/2 cup curly kale (leaves are rinsed and dried and used for garnish)
  1. Mix the pumpkin and hummus. Place in a serving bowl. Make a swirl in the top and fill with olive oil. Add the toasted pepitas.

  2. Place the bowl on a serving platter. Surround it with the dippers.

  3. Serve and enjoy!

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You can use this hummus as a dip or filler for vegetarian pita sandwiches. The toasted pepitas or pumpkin seeds really add a great flavor. 

Snack
American

Hummus Pita Sandwich

This sandwich is made with our pumpkin hummus recipe plus fresh veggies and pickled onions.

  • 1 each pita bread
  • 4 tablespoons hummus
  • 1 each kale leaf
  • 1 tablespoon cauliflower (floret)
  • 2 each radishes
  • 2 each cucumber slices
  • 1 tablespoon pickled red onion (mix red onion slices with red wine vinegar and let sit for a few minutes)
  1. Toast one pita bread on the stove or toaster. Slice in half. Open to make pockets. Place the hummus and veggies into the 2 halves. Enjoy!

Lunch, Sandwich
American, Middle Eastern