Butternut Squash Hummus with Dukkah (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Butternut Squash Hummus

01 - 1 1/2 cups cubed and cooked butternut squash
02 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons tahini
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 3-4 tablespoons warm water, as needed

→ Dukkah Spice Blend

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

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel, cube, and roast butternut squash with oil, salt, and pepper for 35-40 minutes until tender. Let cool.
02 - Blend cooled squash, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, salt, olive oil, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.
03 - Toast hazelnuts in cast iron pan for 2-3 minutes. Remove skins by rubbing in clean towel, then roughly chop.
04 - Toast sesame seeds until golden. Then separately toast fennel, coriander, cumin seeds and peppercorns until fragrant.
05 - Grind spices, combine with nuts, sesame seeds, thyme and salt. Mix well.

# Notes:

01 - Dukkah can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month
02 - Hummus will keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days