Topped with pomegranates, pepitas & crispy sage

Introduction

This fluffy, savory-sweet honeynut squash hummus is the perfect hummus to enjoy this fall. Easily customize this recipe and pair it with your favorites to tailor to your taste. Serve this as a snack or appetizer at your next holiday gathering. Enjoy!

Ingredients

SQUASH

• 1 small honeynut squash (peeled, seeded & cubed)
• 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Paprika & flaky sea salt to season

HUMMUS

• Roasted honeynut squash cubes
• 1 can chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 3-4 tbsp tahini
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove (minced)
• 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Flaky sea salt to taste

CRISPY SAGE LEAVES

• 6 small sage leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Flaky sea salt

TOPPINGS

• 2-3 tbsp pomegranate arils
• Crispy sage leaves
• 1-2 tbsp pepitas

SERVE

• Serve with your favorite veggies and crackers to dip. My personal favorite accompaniment is warm naan bread.

Instructions

SQUASH

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. On a baking sheet, toss cubed squash in olive oil and paprika
3. Roast for 15–25 minutes (depending on size of cubes and amount of crowding in your pan), tossing halfway through

HUMMUS

1. Add chickpeas, cooled roasted honeynut squash cubes, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic and flaky sea salt to a food processor
2. Blend, gradually adding olive oil, until smooth
3. Taste and season with more sea salt, lemon, or paprika as needed

CRISPY SAGE

1. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat
2. Fry whole sage leaves for 5–10 seconds per side until crisp, using tongs to flip
   • NOTE: brown=burnt; carefully monitor leaves as their vibrant green color should still be intact
3. Transfer to a paper towel and sprinkle with sea salt
4. Remove pan from heat and allow the now sage-infused olive oil to cool

ASSEMBLE

1. Spread hummus onto a serving bowl or platter
2. Drizzle with cooled sage-infused olive oil
3. Top with pomegranates, crispy sage and pepitas

ENJOY!

Health Benefits

Extra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, helping to lower LDL cholesterol.

Fresh garlic cloves have been shown to have health promoting and disease preventing impacts.

Fresh sage contains vitamin K, magnesium, zinc and copper as well as antioxidants combating free radical damage.

Garbanzo beans are a source of fiber, protein, iron, folate and phosphorus. The fiber in garbanzo beans contain digestive promoting properties. The soluble fiber in garbanzo beans breaks down into butyrate, a bacteria that positively impacts the gut microbiome.

Pumpkin seeds are high in nutrients such as manganese and vitamin K. Additionally, pumpkin seeds contain zinc, a nutrient helping in immune system functioning. 

Tahini is a source of protein, fiber, selenium, copper and monounsaturated fats.

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