Pumpkin Perfection

WARM PUMPKIN-HOMINY DIP

Makes about 4½ cups

2 (15-ounce) cans pumpkin
1 (15.5-ounce) can golden hominy, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons roasted salted pumpkin seeds
Pita bread, breadsticks, and vegetables, to serve

1. In the work bowl of a food processor, process together pumpkin and hominy until smooth, about 1 minute.

In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add pumpkin mixture, paprika, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Spoon into a serving bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with