Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Dip!

My Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Dip is a totally dippable, scoopable, dip-licious way to embrace fall..

Also excited to see my Butternut Squash Sage Dip recipe in ThinkFood Cookbook.

Think Food Cookbook - I'm recipe #8...

And don't forget to check out my DIP App: Dip Diva..

For today's recipe, I decided to re-vamp my butternut dip recipe from last year

The result: Bold Butternut Citrus Dip with Arugula. This dip has bold splashes of citrus flavor with a hint of crunchy fresh arugula and maple syrup blended in. And just like last year's recipe - this one is super duper fast and easy. You can whip it up in under 5 minutes!

Comparing my Butternut Squash Dip Recipes: The ingredients are similar, but the flavors are quite contrasting. Today's recipe is bold and has a candied citrus flavor mixed with the ultra-creamy white bean hummus. While in contrast, the sage-accented dip recipe is more earthy and rustic - less sweet and a tad thicker in texture. I love both.

Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Citrus Dip w/ Arugula
vegan, makes 4 cups of dip

1 15 oz can of organic butternut squash (or fresh puree)
½ cup white cannellini beans, drained
2 tablespoon tahini
2 teaspoon roasted garlic
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoon EVOO
½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
dash cinnamon
salt/pepper to taste
fold in: 1 cup fresh arugula, finely chopped
garnish: arugula, ½ orange, peeled, sliced into cubes, dash cayenne on top
extra zesty: add in a splash of lemon juice

Directions:

1. Process your dip ingredients - until smooth.

2. Taste test - adjust as desired.

3. Finely chop your arugula. Fold it into the mixture - leave out a few bits for garnish.

4. Place in a 250 degree oven to heat for 25 minutes. Or stick in microwave until heated through (about 1-2 minutes)

5. Garnish dip with arugula, orange, dash of cayenne and a slight drizzle of good olive oil. Serve warm with bread slices for dipping.