FOOD
15 Sep, 2023
Antipasti
Pumpkin Spiced Hummus
Prep Time : 15 Minutes
Cooking Time : 1hr 30 minutes
Serves : 3 people
Perfect to serve during aperitivo hours, our pumpkin spiced hummus is creamy, warm and delicious. The bold flavours of cinnamon, ginger and rosemary blended with roasted pumpkin puree create a hummus that is sure to be a hit at your parties. Enjoy with Sorrentina's crunchy ciabatta and grissinis for added Italian flavour.
PREP TIME
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
COOKING TIME
1hr 30 minutes
1hr 30 minutes
SERVES
3 people
3 people
Ingredients
1, Butternut squash
3g, Ginger Powder
3g, Cinnamon Powder
5g, Rosemary
15g, Burnt Butter
3ml, Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper for Seasoning
1 Jar, Sorrentina’s Jalapeno or Garlic Hummus
FOR FINISHING
100g, Sundried Tomato Pesto
1 Jar, Herbed Crostini
10ml, Olive Oil
10gm, Pumpkin Seeds
Preparation
FOR THE PUMPKIN HUMMUS
- Peel and cut the butternut squash into even cubes
- Next, line them up on a tray and sprinkle rosemary and a bit of olive oil
- Toss the butternut squash well to ensure they're evenly coated
- Bake them in the oven at 180°C for around 15 minutes
- Add butter in a pan and cook until it turns brown
- Allow it to cool for some time
- Once the butternut squash is roasted, discard the rosemary.
- Add the butternut squash into a mixer and then add in the cooked butter, balsamic vinegar, ginger powder and cinnamon powder
- Blend it all into a fine paste
- Now add in Sorrentina's hummus and give it a quick blend, so that it all incorporates well
- Check for seasoning
FOR FINISHING
- Take a deep bowl and pour the prepared hummus into it
- Make a small depression in the center using the back of the spoon
- Now, add in the sun dried tomato pesto in the center
- Add Italian lavash and herbed crostini on the sides of the bowl
- Garnish the dish with olive oil and pumpkin seeds
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