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Pumpkin spread

Savor the Season with Libyan Jewish Pumpkin Spread

Course Side
Cuisine African, Middle Eastern
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 3 tbs. harissa
  • 1 tbs. honey
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and stir to combine. Cook just until garlic begins to turn golden.
  • Add pumpkin, harissa and honey; stir to combine. Cook gently, just until pumpkin is warmed through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Dip should be tangy and spicy.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt and warmed pita, or as a garnish for couscous.