Roasted summer squash hummus

Serve with crackers and sliced raw vegetables, or spread onto a sandwich or wrap.

• 1-2 medium summer squash, trimmed and cut into large cubes

• 1/4 cup sesame tahini

• 2 tbs. cup olive oil

• 1 tbs. lemon juice

• 1 large garlic clove, chopped

• 1/4 tsp. toasted ground cumin seed, optional

• salt and black pepper to taste 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Toss the squash in 1 tbs. olive oil and a few pinches salt. Roast for 30-35 minutes, until beginning to brown. 

Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. 

Taste and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice of needed. 

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