A tasty hummus dip made with pumpkin and a drizzle of black garlic for a Halloween-themed touch.
In a blender or food processor, combine the beans, tahini, 1/4 cup of olive oil, pumpkin, and salt and process until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a balance of olive oil and lemon juice to thin it until it reaches a creamy consistency. Place the hummus in a small serving bowl.
Place the garlic cloves in a medium-sized bowl and mash until they form a paste. Slowly add the 1 T. olive oil and continue to mash together until it has an even consistency. Whisk the mixture until it emulsifies. Add the mixture to a pastry bag with a very small opening. (Super quick option: Place the mixture in a small zip-log bag and cut a very small corner off the bag for squeezing.) Pipe the black garlic mixture into concentric circles on top of the hummus. Then take a knife and make slices through sections of the circle to form a spider web pattern. Serve immediately.