Roast Squash and Hummus Winter Salad (Printable)

Golden roasted squash and sweet potatoes layered over butter bean hummus with crunchy seeds

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Butter Bean Hummus

06 - 1 can (14 oz) 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 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
13 - 2-3 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency

→ 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 oven to 400°F (200°C) for roasting vegetables.
02 - Arrange butternut squash cubes, sweet potato cubes, and sliced red bell peppers on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables to coat evenly.
03 - Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until vegetables are golden brown and fork-tender.
04 - While vegetables roast, combine butter beans, tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add mixed seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat immediately and set aside.
06 - Spread a generous layer of butter bean hummus across each serving plate. Arrange roasted vegetables on top of hummus. Sprinkle with toasted seeds, fresh chopped parsley, and smoked paprika if using. Serve immediately while vegetables are still warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables get these caramelized edges that contrast perfectly with the silky hummus underneath
  • It looks like something from a restaurant but comes together while the vegetables roast
  • The hummus keeps for days in the fridge so you can build this again for lunch without any extra work
02 -
  • Butter beans vary in starchiness so start with 2 tablespoons of water and only add more if the hummus feels thick or pasty
  • The hummus tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes so make it first and let it hang out while you roast everything else
  • Do not skip toasting the seeds because that minute of effort transforms them from bland to absolutely essential
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sizes so everything finishes roasting at the same time
  • Taste your hummus before serving because butter beans sometimes need more salt than you would expect
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