{"id":72271,"date":"2023-11-30T22:22:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T03:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=72271"},"modified":"2025-01-28T15:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:10:45","slug":"healthy-holiday-hummus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/healthy-holiday-hummus\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Holiday Hummus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bring this fall-inspired, healthy holiday-flavored hummus to your next party and watch it become a crowd favorite. Homemade hummus always has that extra touch of freshness that store-bought versions can\u2019t match!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup cubed butternut squash<\/span><\/p>\n

4 cloves garlic (skin on)<\/span><\/p>\n

4 cloves garlic (peeled + minced)<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tbsp lemon juice<\/span><\/p>\n

1 15-ounce can chickpeas (lightly rinsed + drained)<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/3 cup tahini<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Tbsp olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp each sea salt + pepper (to taste)<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp ground cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp smoked paprika\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Add cubed butternut squash and the UNPEELED garlic cloves to a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil and a pinch of each salt and pepper. Toss to combine.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until all squash is fork tender and the garlic is golden brown.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Let cool for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Peel your roasted garlic and toss it into a food processor with the rest of your remaining ingredients<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Puree in a food processor until smooth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ** Tip: add a touch of water if your hummus is too thick<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Season with salt and pepper if needed!<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Serve with fresh carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This fall-inspired healthy holiday hummus is a delicious and unique twist on the classic, perfect for bringing warmth and seasonal flavor to your next gathering. Roasting the squash and garlic brings out their natural sweetness and depth, giving the hummus an extra layer of richness that\u2019s hard to find in store-bought varieties. Adding smoked paprika and cinnamon gives it a cozy holiday vibe, while fresh parsley brightens it up. Serve it with crisp veggies for a refreshing, healthy snack that will likely become a crowd favorite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Bring this fall-inspired, healthy holiday-flavored hummus to your next party and watch it become a crowd favorite. Homemade hummus always has that extra touch of freshness that store-bought versions can\u2019t…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":150,"featured_media":72272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,19],"tags":[180,1097,1330,3311,7543,2108,2789],"class_list":{"0":"post-72271","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fit-food-and-recipes","8":"category-holidays","9":"tag-appetizer","10":"tag-fresh","11":"tag-holiday","12":"tag-hummus","13":"tag-party-dish","14":"tag-protein","15":"tag-vegetarian"},"yoast_head":"\nHealthy Holiday Hummus - Fitzness.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Delight your guests with this fall-inspired healthy holiday hummus with roasted butternut squash and garlic. 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