Butternut Squash Protein Hummus
This protein hummus includes delicious butternut squash to enjoy for the fall season! Add in your favorite unflavored protein powder for a satisfying and tasty dip!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed*
1 15 ounce can low sodium chickpeas
2 scoops (1/4 cup) protein powder, I used Naked Pea Protein
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 T reserved for roasting squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
For roasting the squash, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer cubed squash onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roast for 30-35 minutes or browning. Set aside to cool.
Once the squash is ready, transfer the squash and remaining ingredients into a large food processor. Pulse until fully blended. Add an additional tablespoon at a time of olive oil if needed to reach your desired level of consistency.
Serve with your favorite vegetables or pita. Top on your favorite protein or add to a salad!
Notes
*If you prefer to substitute canned butternut squash for the cubed squash, skip the roasting portion. Use one cup (or half of a 15-ounce can) of butternut squash puree and add it directly to the large food processor with the remaining ingredients.
Save the liquid from the canned chickpeas (aquafaba) for this recipe! It makes an excellent thickener!
Find it online: https://onehungrybunny.com/butternut-squash-protein-hummus/
