# Autumnal Squash Hummus This Rich Healthy Dip is Made Using Seasonally Roasted Veggies By M | Published 2015-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-veggies References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/butternut-squash-hummus/) & [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-and-onion-dip). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-hommus) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pumpkin-hummus.md) - [Creamy Fall-Enthused Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedars-organic-pumpkin-hommus.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-hummus-2.md) - [Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fresh-dessert-hummus.md) - [Chili Crisp Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-hummus.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Versatile Autumn Cuisine Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-foods-dips.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Red Pepper Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.md) - [Tahini-Rich Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezete.md)