Roast Pumpkin And Paprika Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 pound chopped, peeled pumpkin
• One 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drain
• 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika (or any paprika of your choice)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic crushed (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the pumpkin on a greased oven tray and brush it with additional olive oil. Roast in the oven until soft and lightly browned.
2. Place all ingredients except the ¼ cup olive oil into a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream and continue blending until it is well incorporated.​