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Butternut Squash Hummus

Yields1 Serving

Spruce up your hummus with this sweet yet savoury version! Using roasted butternut squash and garlic and sweet spices cinnamon and nutmeg, you'll be eating this multiple times a day.

Hummus in a white bowl with 2 pieces of pita bread and butternut squash on top

Ingredients
 2 cups Peeled and cubed butternut squash
 4 tbsp Olive oil, divided
 Salt and pepper
 ⅛ tsp Cinnamon
 4 Cloves garlic
 15 Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
 ⅓ cup Tahini
 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
 ½ tsp cumin
 46 tbsp Cold water
Directions
1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

2

Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon

3

Place on baking sheet with 4 whole garlic cloves

4

Bake for 20 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork or knife

5

Reserve 1/4 cup roasted butternut squash for garnish

6

Place all ingredients (except the water) in a food processor or strong blender. Puree/blend until smooth.

7

Add water - 1 tbsp at a time to desired consistency. Note - it will thicken up in the refridgerator

Serving tips
8

Serve with vegetables, crackers, or warm pita bread.