Sweet Potato Hummus
It is a completely customizable simple recipe that is a slightly sweet and savory treat.
Equipment
- 1 High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz Can Garbanzo Beans or Chick Peas
- 2 Tbsp Oil I like to used either olive or avocado oil in my hummus. 1 Tbsp oil is to drizzle on the sweet potatoes before baking and 1 Tbsp is to add to the hummus.
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
- 1/4 Cup Tahini
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Large Sweet Potato or Yam
- 2/3 Cup Water Add more or less to your desired consistency.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into small cubes, throw the sweet potatoes onto the lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil and season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes, stir the potatoes and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let the potatoes cool.
- Next, drain and rinse a can of chick peas.
- Add the chickpeas to a high speed blender along with the cooled sweet potatoes, lemon juice, tahini, oil, salt, and about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of water.
- Blend everything on high until smooth, adding more water as you go until you get to the right consistency you prefer.
- Once the hummus is to the smoothness you prefer, transfer the hummus to a serving bowl or into a storage container with a lid for later.
- Drizzle a little oil on top when serving with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Serve with chips, crackers, and vegetables, enjoy!
Notes
Customize your hummus
Try a purple sweet potato for a different color.
Add a smoky flavor to the hummus, by adding smoked paprika, smoked salt, liquid smoke, or chipotle powder or sauce.
Or if you don't mind a little heat, add sriracha or any hot sauce.
Ways to serve your hummus
Add to a pasta, try it as a sandwich spread, you can replace mayo with it or add both, and then continue to make your sandwich.
And of course using it as a dip for chips, crackers, and vegetables.