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Spicy Pumpkin Pecan Dip in serving bowl next to a pumpkin

Spicy Pumpkin Pecan Dip

Try something new in your pumpkin game with this Spicy Pumpkin Pecan Dip.  Whether you’re hosting a fall soiree or just hanging out with friends, this dip will add some extra zing to your appetizer spread!
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dip, Easy, Gluten-Free, Keto, Quick, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Pecans Toasted
  • ¼ cup Pepitas Toasted
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Reserve all liquid
  • 8 ounces Pumpkin Purée 1 cup
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth if you prefer.
  • 2 tablespoon SoNourished Gold Or another Brown Sugar Substitute
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Crumbled. Omit if you prefer to keep this dairy free. Plus more for topping if desired.
  • 0.5 ounces Smoked Gouda Wine Chips Optional. Crumbled.

Instructions

  • Spread out ½ cup Pecans and ¼ cup Pepitas in a sauté pan. Toast over medium high heat until they just become fragrant (about 3 - 4 minutes). Remove from the heat and set them aside.
    ¼ cup Pepitas, ½ cup Pecans
  • Place 1 cup Raw Pecans in a medium heat safe bowl. Pour in 1 cup Boiling Water, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
    1 cup Raw Pecans, 1 cup Boiling Water
  • Drain the Pecans and reserve the soaking liquid.
  • Pour the Pecans into a high speed blender or food processor with all of the reserved Soaking Liquid, 8 ounces Pumpkin Purée, ½ cup Chicken Broth, 2 tablespoon SoNourished Gold, 1 ½ teaspoon Chipotle Powder, ½ teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger, ½ teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice.
    8 ounces Pumpkin Purée, ½ cup Chicken Broth, 2 tablespoon SoNourished Gold, 1 ½ teaspoon Chipotle Powder, ½ teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger, ½ teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • Process until smooth, starting by pulsing and working up to the highest speed setting.
  • Remove the dip to a serving bowl or an airtight container if you are making this dip in advance. Stir in 4 ounces Goat Cheese (crumbled).
    4 ounces Goat Cheese
  • Serve with veggie dippers or pork rinds.
  • If desired, crumble 0.5 ounces Smoked Gouda Wine Chips on top.
    0.5 ounces Smoked Gouda Wine Chips

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Pumpkin Pecan Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
116
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
166
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
4681
IU
94
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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