Spiced-Up Pumpkin Dip

Dec 29, 2023 | Sides and Sauces

The spiciness and fresh taste of the chili pepper, lime, and Tabasco really complement the pumpkin flavor in this mouthwatering Spiced-Up Pumpkin Dip! Enjoy this tasty treat with crudités, spicy sweet potato chips, or as an eye-watering condiment inside some lettuce wraps with a filling of your choice. This pumpkin dish packs a serious punch that you’re guaranteed to love!

Yields 32 ounces

• 6 cups pumpkin (flesh), seeded and cubed
• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Tabasco
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced red chili pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pumpkin, and cook until it is easily pierced by a fork but still maintains some resistance, about 6–8 minutes.

2. Toast the caraway seeds in a small sauté pan over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes, shaking frequently to prevent them from burning, until they start to release a little smoke.

3. Drain the pumpkin, allow it to cool to room temperature, and combine it with the caraway seeds and all remaining ingredients. Purée in a food processor or blender. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

More Paleo Recipes

A person in a knit sweater holds a bowl of homemade Apple and Pear Sauce topped with cinnamon, with fresh apples and pears in the background.

Apple and Pear Sauce

There is something so comforting about a simple, fruit-forward snack that isn’t loaded with refined sugars. I recently found myself craving a healthy treat that would satisfy my sweet tooth without the guilt, which led me to whip up this incredibly smooth Apple…

Bowl of homemade Paleo Hoisin Sauce with a whisk, surrounded by ingredients like almond butter and garlic on a wooden table.

Hoisin Sauce

If you’ve been missing that signature sweet and savory kick in your stir-fries, this homemade Paleo Hoisin Sauce is going to be a total game-changer for your kitchen. We all know the store-bought versions are usually packed with refined sugars and additives that just…

Close-up of a woman's hands holding a glass jar filled with dark, sugar-free Paleo Worcestershire sauce substitute.

Worcestershire Sauce

Let’s be real—giving up your favorite condiments is one of the hardest parts of cleaning up your diet. I used to miss that distinct, savory tang in my marinades, but this Paleo Worcestershire Sauce changed the game for me. It delivers all that deep, complex umami…

A person in a knit sweater holds a bowl of homemade Apple and Pear Sauce topped with cinnamon, with fresh apples and pears in the background.

Apple and Pear Sauce

There is something so comforting about a simple, fruit-forward snack that isn’t loaded with refined sugars. I recently found myself craving a healthy treat that would satisfy my sweet tooth without the guilt, which led me to whip up this incredibly smooth Apple…

Bowl of homemade Paleo Hoisin Sauce with a whisk, surrounded by ingredients like almond butter and garlic on a wooden table.

Hoisin Sauce

If you’ve been missing that signature sweet and savory kick in your stir-fries, this homemade Paleo Hoisin Sauce is going to be a total game-changer for your kitchen. We all know the store-bought versions are usually packed with refined sugars and additives that just…

Close-up of a woman's hands holding a glass jar filled with dark, sugar-free Paleo Worcestershire sauce substitute.

Worcestershire Sauce

Let’s be real—giving up your favorite condiments is one of the hardest parts of cleaning up your diet. I used to miss that distinct, savory tang in my marinades, but this Paleo Worcestershire Sauce changed the game for me. It delivers all that deep, complex umami…

Glass jar of homemade Paleo lacto-fermented horseradish paste sitting on a wooden table next to fresh horseradish roots and a grater.

Lacto-Fermented Horseradish

If you know me, you know I love adding a serious flavor kick to my meals, and this Paleo Lacto-Fermented Horseradish is my absolute favorite way to do it. Honestly, it tastes so much fresher than the store-bought stuff, and because it’s fermented, it’s packed…