The only difference between this dish and any classic hummus is pumpkin. Savory and rich, it’s a pleasure to eat. The pumpkin serves primarily to provide appealing color and additional nutrients.
Ingredients
- 4 (6") whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
- Cooking spray
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. ground red pepper
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
-
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
*Optional Garnishes:
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin seed kernels, toasted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place pita wedges on baking sheets; coat with cooking spray. Bake until toasted (6 minutes).
- Place tahini and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor, and process until smooth. Add parsley; pulse until blended.
- Spoon hummus into a serving bowl; sprinkle with pumpkin seed kernels, if desired. Serve with pita wedges.
*Optional garnishes have not been included in the rating of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
10 servings per container
Serving Size 82 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 290mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 2g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 66.9mg | 6% | |
| Iron 1.7mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 180mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A 334.7mcg | 35% | |
| Vitamin C 4.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E 0.6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 19.4mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 0mg | 0% | |
| Folate 9.8mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 15.7mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 39.8mg | 4% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 13.3mg | 4% | |
| Zinc 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Selenium 1.3mcg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0mcg | 0% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Pumpkin, Whole Wheat Pita (whole Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Canola Oil, Sugar, Salt, Oat Fiber, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Acacia Gum, Dextrose, Calcium Sulfate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Wheat Starch, Sorbitol, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Propionate (preservative)), Lemon Juice, Tahini (ground Sesame), Parsley, Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic, Cooking Spray (canola Oil (adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat), Palm Oil (adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat), Coconut Oil (adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat), Lecithin From Soybeans (non Stick Agent), Dimethyl Silicone (for Anti-foaming), Rosemary Extract (preservative)), Cumin, Cayenne Pepper.
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