Butternut Squash Hummus with Basil

Ingredients

• � of a medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 14.5 oz can garbanzo beans
• 2 cloves garlic
• � cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp Greek basil
• � tsp cumin
• � tsp cayenne pepper
• Up to � cup water

Directions

1. Preheat over to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Toss butternut squash in canola oil and brown sugar.
3. Spread squash out on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until squash is tender and golden brown in color. Let cool.
4. Once squash has cooled, put it in a food processor with garbanzo beans, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, Greek basil, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth.
5. Add water through food processor spout until desired consistency is reached.
6. Serve with fresh pita bread, pita chips, or corn chips.