Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus

Name: Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 can organic chickpeas ((15-ounce can, drained)); 1 cup organic pumpkin puree; 2 tablespoons 100% pure avocado oil; 2 tablespoons organic tahini; 2 tablespoons organic lime juice ((freshly squeezed)); 2 cloves organic garlic; 1 teaspoon organic ground chipotle powder; 1 teaspoon organic smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt; 2-4 tablespoons water (filtered/purified)

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My plant-based Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus is an easy and healthy recipe that's made with clean, real food ingredients and is ready to enjoy in about 5 minutes! The spicy smoky hummus pairs perfectly with grain-free chips and is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and Medical Medium® Compliant.

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Give plain hummus the flavors of Fall with my Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus! It's super easy to make and perfect when you have leftover pumpkin puree.

Here's Why This Recipe Works

My top 3 favorite reasons:

It's A Perfect Way To Use Leftover Pumpkin Puree
The Recipe Takes About 5 Minutes To Make
Made With Easy, Accessible Ingredients

Leftover Pumpkin Puree

Making a recipe using leftover pumpkin puree has never been easier.

For example, if you remember from one of my last pumpkin recipes, I mentioned that I never use the entire can of pumpkin at a time.

I had just finished up the recipe for my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Blender Pancakes when my youngest son asked me to make hummus for a snack.

Since I had over a half can of pumpkin leftover, I decided to make this quick + easy recipe.

Takes 5 Minutes to Make

As you'll see in the step-by-step instructions below, this recipe can be made in about 5 minutes.

Add all the ingredients to a food processor, process it and it's ready to enjoy!

Easy + Accessible Ingredients

You can make this recipe with only 9 clean, real food ingredients.

In addition, my quick and easy hummus recipe is plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, no-cook, paleo-friendly, and Medical Medium® compliant.

"Feel good about what you eat..."

- Karielyn Tillman

Ingredients

Here are the healthy, real food ingredients I used to make this recipe. Try to buy organic if possible.

Chickpeas
Pumpkin Puree
Avocado Oil
Tahini
Lime Juice
Garlic
Ground Chipotle
Smoked Paprika
Himalayan Pink Salt

How To Make This Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions

Here is how to make this recipe and I'll show you with step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1: Gather and Measure The Ingredients

Firstly, gather and measure all the ingredients needed for the recipe.

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Next, prep the ingredients before adding them to the food processor:

Drain and rinse the chickpeas
Peel the garlic
Squeeze the lime juice

Step 2: Add all Ingredients to a Food Processor + Process

Secondly, add all the ingredients to a food processor and process until everything is well blended.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust Seasonings

Thirdly, taste the hummus and adjust the seasonings to your preference.

You may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of filtered/purified water depending on the consistency you prefer.

For example, I like my hummus on the thick side, so I only added (2) tablespoons of filtered/purified water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Spicy is the Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus?

The spice level is easily customizable. The ground chipotle is what will make it spicy so start with a small amount and increase to taste.

The smoked paprika gives the recipe it's "smoky" flavor so it will still taste good if you reduce or even omit the ground chipotle.

Can I Use Homemade Pumpkin Puree?

Yes! Homemade pumpkin puree works well...just make sure to drain any excess moisture before adding it to the recipe.

Is This a Sweet or Savory Pumpkin Hummus?

This particular recipe is definitely a savory pumpkin hummus with a smoky, garlicky and spicier flavor profile than a sweet pumpkin hummus.

It's perfect to pair with gluten-free crackers, gluten-free chips, or to spread on gluten-free bread.

Can I Make This Recipe Without Tahini?

Yes, you can omit the tahini.

If you want to try to keep the same texture, you can use a neutral nut butter such as sunflower seed butter of cashew butter.

If you prefer a lighter texture, you can omit the tahini altogether.

How Do I Store the Pumpkin Hummus?

It can be stored in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.

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Karielyn's Expert Tip + Ingredient Substitutions

Here are some of my expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:

Pumpkin Puree. Make sure you use 100% pumpkin "puree" and not pumpkin "pie filling". In addition, try to buy the pumpkin puree in a BPA-free can if possible.

Avocado Oil. Can be substituted with organic extra-virgin olive oil in the same amount.

Smoked Paprika. If you don't have "smoked" paprika, regular paprika is fine to use. Just keep in mind the recipe won't have a "smoky" flavor to it.

Chipotle. This is what gives the recipe a "spicy" flavor. If you don't like spicy foods or will be serving this to children, you can reduce or omit the chipotle.

Lime Juice. The fresh-squeezed lime juice will give you the best flavor and most nutrients since it hasn't been pasteurized. However, you can use organic store-bought as a substitute.

Himalayan Pink Salt. This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.

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