Pumpkin Seed Dip

This Pumpkin Seed Dip are made with 5 simple ingredients. This spread is completely gluten-free, vegan and healthy. Makes for a perfect plant-based snack.

This raw pumpkin seed spread is a great spread with crackers such as the gluten free crackers recipe which you can find HERE.

I also enjoy this dip with fresh cut veggies like cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, celery… the list goes on. You could even spread this pumpkin seed deliciousness into a sandwich. It will add a lovely taste and texture.

health benefits of pumpkin seeds

• high in zinc for immunity
• anti-inflammatory
• omega-3 fats
• good source magnesium
• limits parasitic activity
• boosts metabolism

There are many more benefits that I could list, but you get the idea, pumpkin seeds are amazing. This whole foods plant-based recipe is a creative, yet easy, way to get pumpkin seeds onto your own palette.

Here are all of the ingredients and step-by-step process of how to make this delicious, easy and simple whole-food plant-based recipe. Feel free to jump to the recipe card at the bottom as well for an easier read.

Ingredients for this Pumpkin Seed Dip

• raw pumpkin seeds
• olive oil
• garlic cloves
• salt
• fresh squeezed lemon

Method to make this recipe

Soak raw pumpkin seeds in hot water for at least 1 hour. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

In a high speed blender or food processor, add raw pumpkin seeds, olive oil, salt and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Keep blending until it is a thick and smooth consistency.

This is good to store in the fridge for one week.

Notes to make this recipe even better

I would recommend using a vitamix blender which you can purchase at The Plant Based Palette Shop.

I love using maldon sea salt! I know it’s a little boujee, but these salt flakes just give food an extra umpf.

Now what makes this recipe great

• Completely whole food plant-based
• vegan
• healthy
• easy to make
• simple ingredients
• takes minutes to be ready

I hope you enjoy this recipe! This pumpkin dip is great to have stored in the fridge for an easy snack. It’s also a great side to bring for gatherings. You could think of it like a pumpkin seed hummus.

If you make this recipe, make sure to tag + follow @theplantbasedpalette and hashtag #theplantbasedpalette on Instagram and Facebook.

Pumpkin Seed Dip

This pumpkin seed dip is 100% whole food plant-based. It is easy to make and only uses a few simple ingredients.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Course snacks

Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 whole  fresh squeezed lemon

Instructions

 

• Soak raw pumpkin seeds in hot water for at least 1 hour. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• In a high speed blender or food processor, add raw pumpkin seeds, olive oil, salt and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Keep blending until it is a thick and smooth consistency.
• Optional to top with raw pumpkin seeds. This is good to store in the fridge for one week.

Notes

If you make it and feel called to share you beautiful creations, make sure to tag @theplantbasedpalette on instagram. Love seeing all the shared food!

Keyword hummus, Plant-based, pumpkin seed dip, raw pumpkin seed, vegan snacks