ROASTED SQUASH HUMMUS

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 1h

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1/2 small butternut squash (cut vertically)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
Kosher salt
One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup good quality tahini
2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Chili powder, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Remove the seeds from the squash. Brush with a thin layer of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
Scoop the flesh of the cooled squash into a food processor, discarding the skin. Add the chickpeas, tahini, chipotle, lemon juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Process until mostly smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil and process until very smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili powder to garnish.