SMOKED SQUASH HUMMUS

For the squash 3 pounds squash, diced in one inch pieces (about one medium butternut, or your favorite hard squash) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the hummus 1 C tahini 1/4 C lemon juice 1 C olive oil 1/8 t chipotle for a kick, or paprika for mild

1. Preheat oven to 425.

2. Toss the squash with the olive oil, salt and smoked paprika. Place on a baking sheet.

3. Roast squash for 25-30 minutes, or until very soft.

4. Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the squash into the twister jar of your Blendtec.*

5. Add the tahini, lemon juice, and chipotle or paprika.

6. Blend until smooth, using the twister top to keep everything moving.

7. Drizzle in the olive oil, and continue to blend until very smooth.

8. Season to taste with additional salt, paprika and/or cayenne, and lemon juice.

9. Serve with fresh veggies and/or grain-free everything crackers