Holiday Butternut Squash Hummus Recipe
This festive Holiday Butternut Squash Hummus combines creamy classic hummus with roasted butternut squash, fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, and fragrant rosemary for a deliciously vibrant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus Base
- 10 ounce container Sabra classic hummus
Roasted Butternut Squash
- ¾ cup diced butternut squash
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
Fruit and Garnish
- ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for roasting the butternut squash.
- Prepare Butternut Squash: Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the chopped rosemary ensuring the squash is well coated.
- Roast Squash: Spread the coated butternut squash in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until softened and lightly browned on the edges.
- Cool Squash: Remove the roasted butternut squash from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes to avoid mixing hot ingredients with the hummus.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, gently toss the roasted squash with cranberries, pomegranate arils, and the remaining chopped rosemary to combine flavors.
- Assemble Hummus: Scoop the classic hummus onto a serving plate or shallow bowl, creating a well in the center. Fill this well with the butternut squash and fruit mixture.
- Serve: Serve the hummus warm or at room temperature paired with pita chips, toasted bread slices, or your preferred dippers for a perfect holiday appetizer.
Notes
- Using fresh cranberries adds a tart contrast, but frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste when tossing the squash.
- For a slightly sweeter profile, drizzle a little honey over the squash mixture before serving (optional).
- This hummus is best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- For a nut-free version, ensure your hummus brand is manufactured in a nut-free facility.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: butternut squash hummus, holiday appetizer, roasted squash dip, festive hummus, vegetarian appetizer
