Butternut-Squash Hummus
If you're looking to go beyond your usual winter-squash soup or roasted vegetable recipes, try this butternut-squash hummus. Smoky, sweet and filling, the hummus is also loaded with fiber, protein, healthy fats and beta-carotene.
1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Toss butternut squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the paprika, oregano, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Arrange squash on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Combine squash with remaining ingredients and puree in a food processor. Add water to thin to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Katie Cavuto Boyle, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, personal chef and owner of HealthyBites, LLC. See Katie's full bio »
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