Name: Butternut Squash Hummus with Spiced Pepitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek

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August 11, 2025

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Butternut Squash Hummus is ultra creamy with sweet and smoky flavors. It’s topped with utterly addictive spiced pepitas for a dip that everyone will remember! This Butternut Squash Hummus with Spiced Pepitas will be the star appetizer for your fall gatherings or holidays. It’s smoky, sweet, and spicy with the intoxicating crunch of pepitas. The pomegranate is a lovely garnish that I highly recommend, and makes it look even more festive.

Butternut Squash Hummus with Spiced Pepitas

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Butternut Squash Hummus with Spiced Pepitas

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Roast the butternut squash:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Adjust the oven racks to the upper and lower thirds of the oven.

Place the butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and roast in the lower third of the oven in an even layer for 25-35 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Roast the pepitas:

While the butternut squash roasts, place the pepitas on a parchment lined baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, maple syrup, spices, and salt and roast in the upper third of the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and cool.

Prepare the hummus:

Place the cooled butternut squash, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, pepper, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.

With the processor running, add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin out the hummus if desired.

Serve topped with the pepitas, and garnish with pomegranate and chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Enjoy!