Roast Squash and Hummus Winter Salad (Print Version)

Roasted squash and sweet potatoes layered over creamy butter bean hummus with toasted seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (approximately 1.5 pounds)
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (approximately 1.1 pounds)
03 - 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Hummus

06 - 1 can (14 ounces) butter beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 2 tablespoons tahini
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 clove garlic, crushed
10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water as needed

→ Toppings

14 - 3 tablespoons mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Place the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast the vegetables for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden and tender.
04 - In a food processor, combine the butter beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to achieve a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the mixed seeds for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Spread a generous layer of butter bean hummus on each plate. Top with roasted vegetables. Sprinkle toasted seeds, fresh parsley, and a dusting of smoked paprika if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of dish that satisfies without feeling heavy, especially on those days when you want nutrition that tastes like comfort food.
  • The butter bean hummus is a quiet revelation—creamier and earthier than you'd expect, and it comes together faster than you'd think possible.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, which means you can actually enjoy your evening instead of frantically plating things.
02 -
  • The hummus thickens as it sits, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it—you can always add more tahini next time if it's too thin, but too-thick hummus is harder to rescue.
  • Toasting the seeds is non-negotiable; it transforms them from pleasant to essential, and the difference is literally two minutes of your time.
03 -
  • If your tahini seems thick and separated when you open the jar, stir it thoroughly before measuring—a well-mixed tahini blends into something almost silken.
  • Don't skip the step of adjusting the hummus seasoning after blending; tasting and adding a touch more lemon or salt makes the difference between good and memorable.
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