Butternut & Harissa Houmous

Butternut & Harissa Houmous
  • Author: Anonymous

Roasted butternut squash and chickpea hummus is a flavorful twist on the classic dip. The sweet, caramelized squash lends a creamy texture, while the garlic adds a mellow richness. Blended with tahini and a hint of harissa, this vibrant hummus is a delightful balance of flavors that will add a burst of color to your table. Drizzle with extra harissa for a final touch of heat before serving.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • ½ butternut squash (about 400g), peeled and cut into 2cm pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves , unpeeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp tahini paste
  • 1 tbsp harissa , plus a little extra for drizzling
  • 400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the butternut squash and garlic cloves in a roasting tin, season well and add 100ml water. Cover the tin with foil and bake for 45 mins, until the squash is really tender. Leave to cool.
  • Tip the squash into a food processor with any juices from the tin. Add the garlic cloves, squeezed out of their skins. Add the remaining ingredients, season with salt and blend to a paste.
  • Scrape the hummus into a bowl. Drizzle with extra harissa before serving.

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Cook Time

45M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 155 calories
  • Fat Content: 9 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 13 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 4 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.4 milligram of sodium