Butternut Squash Hummus (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Butternut Squash Hummus

01 - 1 1/2 cups of cooked, diced butternut squash
02 - 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
03 - 1 minced garlic clove
04 - 2 tablespoons of tahini paste
05 - 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
08 - 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
09 - 3 to 4 tablespoons of warm water, depending on thickness

→ Dukkah Spice Blend

10 - 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
11 - 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
13 - 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
14 - 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
15 - 1 tablespoon of anise-like fennel seeds
16 - 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
17 - 1 tablespoon of dried thyme

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 400°F. Peel and dice the butternut squash, toss it in oil with some salt and pepper, throw it onto a baking sheet, and bake for 35-40 minutes. Then let it cool.
02 - Mix together the roasted squash, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, salt, olive oil, and water in a blender or food processor. Blend until it's as smooth as you want. Add more water if it’s still too thick.
03 - On medium heat in a dry cast iron pan, toast the hazelnuts for 2-3 minutes. Rub them in a clean towel to get the skins off, then chop them up into rough pieces.
04 - Toast sesame seeds until golden brown. Separately toast the cumin, fennel, coriander seeds, and peppercorns until they smell delicious and fragrant.
05 - Grind up the toasted seeds, then mix them with the hazelnuts, dry thyme, sesame seeds, and a bit of sea salt. Stir to combine everything well.

# Notes:

01 - Put your Dukkah in a sealed container, and it’ll stay fresh for up to a month!
02 - You can keep the hummus in the fridge for about 5 days.