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Holiday party season is here, and I’m SO excited to share an unbelievably easy recipe that will knock everyone’s socks off. Whether you’re hosting a big soiree, need a dish a holiday potluck or just want to make something extra tasty to snack on at home, trust me when I say that today’s Vegan & Gluten-Free Chipotle Butternut Squash Hummus is the answer!

A little sweet, a little smoky, and deliciously savory, your guests will never be able to guess that the dip is made from only 4 ingredients. The big burst of flavor comes from the secret ingredient, Sir Kensington’s Chipotle Fabanaise, and I think we can all agree that anything served in a hollowed-out squash is guaranteed to feel extra fancy.

I made a batch of this hummus before we had guests coming over to enjoy the full spread in the photos, and I had to hide it from Ross and Baby V because they both kept asking to try it one more time for recipe testing purposes, of course (eye roll). I will admit that one of the cutest sentences I’ve ever heard come out of Baby V’s mouth is “more hummus, peeeease!” and I’m thrilled that my girl loved this recipe as much as all the adults!

I decided to make the dip feel extra fancy by serving it inside the squash and alongside a spread of crackers, grapes, olives, nuts, raisins, pickles and cranberries, but it’s just as tasty served in a bowl with chips and carrots or spread on sandwich. You can also dramatically cut down on the prep time by skipping the roasted squash and using canned butternut squash puree. If you’re worried about the serving dish portion of the squash going to waste, you can always use it to whip up a second batch of the hummus after the party is over!

Let’s get back to the secret ingredient for a minute: Sir Kensington’s Chipotle Fabanaise. I’ve been chatting my love for this product a while now, and they are one of my favorite brands to partner with, (remember this “chicken” salad, this pot pie, and just about every sandwich I post on Instagram). The reason I love using it so much is because it’s such an easy way to add a creamy texture and pop of smoky, savory flavor to just about anything. Plus, the ingredient list is super clean and unlike other vegan mayos, it’s made from aquafaba (chickpea brine!). You can find all of Sir Kensington’s products (they’re my brand of choice for ketchup and mustard as well) at Whole Foods or other natural grocery stores.

Ok, let’s make some hummus!

This post was sponsored by Sir Kensington’s. All opinions expressed are my own.