Halloween Hummus (2 Ways)

This Halloween Hummus (2 Ways) turns a classic dip into a spooky-season showstopper without much extra effort. Two bowls of creamy hummus, one deep orange with pumpkin and one striking jet black, sitting side by side is the kind of party trick that makes people reach for their phones before their crackers.

It’s a fun way to add a festive touch to a Halloween spread that still feels like real food, not just candy. Best of all, both hummus varieties come together with zero cooking, so you can have this whole spooky duo ready in about 15 minutes. Serve them together with crackers or veggies and let your guests pick their side.

Helpful Tips

• Blend until fully smooth: Give both hummus mixtures plenty of time in the food processor, since a slightly grainy texture is much more noticeable in these bold colors.
• Adjust with water gradually: Add water a small splash at a time while blending, since it’s easy to over-thin the hummus and much harder to thicken it back up.
• Keep the color contrast sharp: Serving the pumpkin hummus in a black bowl and the black hummus in an orange bowl makes the Halloween effect really pop, so don’t skip the presentation.

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Halloween Hummus (2 Ways)

This Halloween Hummus (2 Ways) turns a classic dip into a spooky-season showstopper without much extra effort.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

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• Black tahini https://amzn.to/4wcqiRz

Ingredients

  

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For the pumpkin hummus:

• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1/2 can chickpeas drained
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon juice and zest
• 1 garlic clove chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

For the black hummus:

• 1/2 can chickpeas drained
• 3 tablespoons black tahini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon juice and zest
• 1 garlic clove chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Mix the ingredients for each hummus separately in a food processor. You may need to add a little bit of water to thin it to the consistency you want.
• Serve the pumpkin hummus in a black serving bowl. Garnish with black sesame seeds.
• Serve the black hummus in an orange serving bowl. Garnish with white sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2397IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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