Pumpkin Hummus
by Jodie Fitz
1 can of PICS chickpeas
½ cup PICS pumpkin puree, 100%
1 large clove of garlic
3 tablespoons PICS olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon coriander
Optional: Pepitas and Chia Seeds
Drain the chickpeas and place them in mini chopper or food processor. Add in the pumpkin puree, olive oil, garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon and coriander.
Blend the mixture together until the ingredients are mixed well. You most likely will have to pause and scrape the ingredients down one or two times during the mixing process.
Pour the hummus into a bowl.
Optional: Sprinkle around the edge with pepitas and/or chia seeds.
DIPPING? Dip with fresh veggies or pita chips.
How to Make Pitta Chips?
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut your pita(s) with a pizza cutter into triangle pieces and tear them apart for a single layer. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with a nonstick cooking spray. Place the pita pieces on the tray. Baste them with canola oil. Stir together 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder and a ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Sprinkle it on top and bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
Storing? Keep your extra hummus in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 – 5 days. You can store excess pita chips in a snap and seal style bag in the pantry for several days.
Lessons for Kids: Every recipe has lessons to share with our children. This recipe, even as simple as it is, teaches some of the following concepts:
· Measuring ingredients
· Can opening
· Draining
· Safety in using a food processor or mini chopper
· Cutting and blade safety
· Basting
· Sprinkling
· Prepping cookware
· Baking and oven safety
· Dipping
· Food storage
