Squash Hummus Dukkah (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Butternut Squash Hummus

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

→ Dukkah Spice Blend

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

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 400°F. Cube the squash after peeling it, then toss with salt, pepper, and oil. Roast for 35-40 minutes until soft, then cool.
02 - In a blender, process the chickpeas, squash, tahini, garlic, salt, paprika, water, oil, and lemon juice until creamy. Add more water if needed to adjust the texture.
03 - In a cast iron pan, lightly toast the hazelnuts for 2-3 minutes. Once cool, loosen the skins by rubbing them with a clean towel, then roughly chop the nuts.
04 - Toast the sesame seeds until slightly brown. Separately, toast the cumin, peppercorns, fennel, and coriander seeds until aromatic.
05 - Using a grinder, crush the spices. Mix with the hazelnuts, sesame seeds, thyme, and salt until well combined.

# Notes:

01 - Keep dukkah in a sealed container for up to a month.
02 - Hummus stays fresh in the fridge for about 5 days.