Houmous

Butternut Squash Houmous

Houmous

Try this unique hummus that replaces chickpeas with roasted butternut squash, or whatever autumn squash you like!

Butternut Squash Houmous

Total time

11 min

Servings

11 servings

Difficulty

Simple

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil [or water]
  • ¼ cup (35g) sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 1 large (525g) butternut squash [or other squash], peeled, cut into chunks, roasted

Method

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.

Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Vitamix Tips

  • This slightly-sweet recipe pairs perfectly with raw vegetables, and showcases a hummus without chickpeas. The Vitamix pulverises the lemon and sesame seeds to form a delicious base without having to buy tahini or squeeze lemons.