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Sweet Potato Hummus
Lisa

Sweet Potato Hummus

It is a completely customizable simple recipe that is a slightly sweet and savory treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Baking the sweet potatoes. 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Appetizer, dip, vegan
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

Equipment

  • 1 High Speed Blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  3. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into small cubes, throw the sweet potatoes onto the lined baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with oil and season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the potatoes cool.
  7. Next, drain and rinse a can of chick peas.
  8. 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.
  9. Blend everything on high until smooth, adding more water as you go until you get to the right consistency you prefer.
  10. 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.
  11. Drizzle a little oil on top when serving with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
  12. 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.