Pumpkin Hummus rocks!

2 C cooked or canned garbanzos, liquid drained and kept separate

1 C canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

4 tbsp tahini

1 tsp powdered garlic or 1 sm. clove fresh

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp cayenne

Ground chipotle or smoked paprika to taste

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

In a food processor or blender, combine garbanzo beans and pumpkin. Process until smooth, adding garbanzo liquid in small amounts as needed to puree the mixture.

Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice and cayenne, pulsing until smooth. Add salt, pepper and chipotle or paprika to taste.