# Pumpkin Hummus

**By Merve Tığlı** · 2026-07-12

Autumn's hummus — chickpeas and pumpkin purée whipped with tahini and warm spices, jewelled with pomegranate and raw almonds.

**Serves about 6 as a dip**

### Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

-   Calories: ~125 kcal
-   Protein: 4 g
-   Fat: 8 g
-   Carbohydrates: 10 g
-   Fibre: 3 g

_Estimated values._

### Ingredients

-   1 cup cooked, peeled chickpeas
-   ⅔ cup cooked pumpkin purée
-   2 cloves garlic (optional; briefly sautéed for a lovelier aroma)
-   2 tablespoons olive oil (reserve 1 for serving)
-   2 tablespoons water
-   2 tablespoons lemon juice
-   2 tablespoons tahini
-   Salt, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, chilli flakes, black pepper, turmeric — to taste
-   To serve: pomegranate seeds and raw almonds

### Method

1.  Blend everything (except 1 tablespoon of the oil) until completely smooth.
2.  Serve drizzled with the reserved olive oil, with pomegranate and almonds on top.

_Originally shared on [our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/B59t8S1hdww/)._

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> Source: [nFit Diet & Nutrition](https://shop.nfitdiet.com/blogs/nfit-recipes/pumpkin-hummus)