Squash is a quintessential fall produce that often finds its way into roasted veggies, but it can also be used to make a variety of creamy meals such as this squash hummus dip. The dip is made from wholesome ingredients and is a great seasonal and healthy alternative to store bought dairy versions.
The dip contains cubed squash, garlic, lemon and chickpeas that is blended in a food processor to make the base. The squash's soft texture lends itself well to being pureed. Then to add fall flavor ingredients such as cinnamon, cumin, paprika and fresh parsley are added to the dip. The hummus can be served with sliced whole grain pitas or even roasted veggies such as carrots for dipping.
What's Driving This Trend
- Seasonal Hummus
- Creating savory dips with seasonal and wholesome ingredients is a disruptive opportunity in the packaged food industry.
- Squash-based Meals
- Incorporating squash as a main ingredient in various dishes is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the plant-based food industry.
- Healthy Alternatives
- Developing healthy alternatives for popular food items such as hummus is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the health food industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Packaged Foods
- Packaged food companies could consider creating and marketing seasonal and healthy dips like squash hummus as a potential disruption opportunity.
- Plant-based Foods
- Introducing more squash-based meals in the market can be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the growing plant-based food industry.
- Health Foods
- Developing healthier alternatives for popular snacks like hummus can be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the health food industry.
