Tis the season for everything Pumpkin!
And although pumpkin-spice or pumpkin puree usually takes centre stage this time of the year, let’s not forget about the all-year favourites : Pumpkin Seeds & Pumpkin Oil which take centre stage in this recipe! This Pumpkin Hummus Recipe is especially amazing and packed with incredible nutrition to take your hummus game to the next level!
Pumpkin seeds (also know as Pepitas more in the US) are one of our favourite snacks. They are neutral tasting with a little bit of nuttiness which are a fun go-to snack for school lunches, the car for the mr. to snack on or to throw into our morning oatmeal.
Pumpkin oil is my new found superfood that I am really enjoying. It’s rich and creamy and has a very distinct flavour that goes really well with fall-inspired salads and of course this hummus.
Below this recipe I go into the health benefits of both! Enjoy this Pumpkin Hummus – yes, it really does take 5 minutes to make!!! (I have no idea on earth why people spend $5 on a small package of hummus. It’s so quick and easy to just make at home… enjoy!
This pumpkin hummus is also naturally vegan and gluten-free!
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PUMPKIN SEEDS NUTRITION FACTS:
- pumpkin seeds are rich in protein – 30 grams of protein in 100g serving (that’s a little less than 1/2 cup)
- rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid that helps lower bad LDL cholesterol and increases good HDL cholesterol in the blood. this helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by building healthy blood lipid profile.
- excellent source of amino acid tryptophan and glutamete – Tryptophan is converted into serotonin and niacin. Serotonin is a beneficial neuro-chemical that helps relieving depression and aids in sleep.
- helps relieve anxiety, nervousness and other neurotic conditions
- great source of antioxidant vitamin E
- high in B-complex vitamins
- good source of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iiron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
- cuts the risk of prostate and ovarian cancers due to DHEA blocking actions
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PUMPKIN OIL NUTRITION FACTS:
- (ALL OF THE ABOVE) +
- contains phytochemical compounds that prevent diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)
- great remedy for irritation of the bladder and kidneys as well as prostate irregularities
Aside from this great Pumpkin Hummus that we’ve enjoyed on crackers, a base for sandwiches and dip for carrots… I am making sure we are increasing our snacking on organic pumpkin seeds and enjoying the European-produced pumpkin oil such as this one from Gea. The EU has no GMO crops and have lots of restrictions on toxins that are used on plants. This brand you can pick up at most European grocery stores or look in your health food or organic stores.
I hope you’ll enjoy this yummy hummus!
What are your favourite ways to enjoy the pumpkin season…. and have you tried pumpkin oil yet?
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Ohhh, I love this recipe!
I’ve just discovered your blog through google search, and am really happy I’m here. The recipes all look so good. And I am so happy to see you use Gea oil! GEA is a Slovenian brand, and I live in Slovenia so it’s so great to see this on the blog. :)
Hi Alice ;)
So nice you found me and thanks so much for visiting and writing a comment ;)
I love this Gea brand and I really support European product – because it doesn’t have the bs of gmo’s and toxins that North American products have. It’s sad but true.
Sending big hugs to you in Slovenia! ;)
xoxo
ella from Canada ;)
Gorgeous photos, Ella! Love a bit of savory with the pumpkin, and the hummus is to die for!
Hello Rika and thank YOU ;)
Who does not love hummus? ;)
xox ella
I haven’t even heard of pumpkin oil until now, what an amazing super food! And lets talk about amazing, this hummus looks incredible! We have a stockpile of pepitas in the freezer and put them in just about everything, I love topping soups and salads with them for that extra bit of texture :)
Hi, Ella! Just wanted to write the same thing as Alice already has – I also was so surprised to see a GEA pumpkin oil on your blog. Like Alice, me too, live in Slovenia and I am happy you like our product(s).
Also, want to say that my MG is much much better since I changed my nutrition (no sugar – that is a must, otherwise I still cheat a lot with meat and other stuff, that is not so healthy.) I feel best when eating 100% raw for some days. Hugs! Mojca
Hi Mojca ;)
First, I am so so sorry for not writing back to you sooner… I don’t know how your message slipped through my eyes. My apologies!
Second, I am so sorry to hear you have MG also! But hearing about you make these awesome changes in your diet is so great!
No diet is perfect… but I would agree that getting rid of sugar is so great! Also, some meat products are ok and can be very healthy like wild salmon or cod liver.
My diet is pescotarian actually but I don’t share fish dishes here.
So it’s not about just not eating some foods and not others but knowing about their nutritional value and making sure they nourish you rather than harm you.
You’re lucky that in Europe there’s a lot of better foods than here in North America. So it’s already so much easier for you ;)
I wish you all the best with your health and life! Please do keep in touch with how you do.
And yes, the Pumpkin Oil is great from GEA so I’m very happy to have found it ;)
Sending Big Hugs!! xoxo ella
Oh man! I LOVE this. I am totally making it tomorrow.