This creamy paleo pumpkin hummus uses cashews instead of chickpeas, delivering the familiar hummus texture with warm fall flavors. It’s vegan and Whole30-friendly.
The first time I made this paleo-style hummus, I was amazed at how close it tasted to traditional chickpea hummus. Being low-carb and grain-free doesn’t mean giving up great dips — cashews create a rich, silky base that adapts well to different flavors. This pumpkin version is one of my favorites and makes a healthy, seasonal dip for vegetables and crackers.
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Paleo Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
If you love pumpkin, this dip will be right up your alley. It’s an ideal appetizer to bring to autumn or winter gatherings. The savory pumpkin blended with tahini, lemon, and warm spices creates a balanced, comforting flavor you’ll want to serve again and again.
Making Creamy Hummus with Cashews
Cashews are a go-to in real-food cooking for creating dairy-free cheeses, sauces, and dressings because of their naturally creamy texture. They also make an exceptionally smooth hummus alternative.
Soaking the cashews for a couple of hours softens them and improves the final texture, and it makes processing faster. After soaking and draining, the cashews blend effortlessly with pumpkin and seasonings to form a luscious dip. This pumpkin hummus is quick to prepare and works beautifully as a holiday appetizer.
Paleo Pumpkin Hummus (Whole30, Vegan, Keto)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
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Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 2 hours.
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Drain and rinse the cashews.
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Add the soaked cashews, pumpkin puree, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, cayenne, pumpkin pie spice, and garlic to a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
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Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle a little olive oil on top, and garnish with pumpkin seeds and a pinch of cayenne if desired.
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Serve with carrots, celery, bell peppers, crackers, or your favorite dippers.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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