Zesty Pumpkin Hummus

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by | Updated: October 13th, 2017 | Read time: 1 minute

Snacking should be like shopping online – quick, convenient and completely satisfying. Let’s see if this recipe fits the bill. Is it quick? You’ll throw every ingredient into a food processor for about a minute or less. So yes, it’s pretty speedy. Is it convenient? Only one kitchen gadget will get dirty, and you can probably clean it in the dishwasher. Convenient: check! Is it satisfying? The taste of mildly sweet pumpkin comes to life with a hit of citrus, while the combination of protein-packed beans keeps you full for hours. Satisfaction, complete!

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans
1 can (15 oz.) Northern beans
1/3 cup pure pumpkin
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. tahini
2 cloves garlic, roasted
2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
Juice & zest from 1/2 an orange

Directions: In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until completely smooth.