Sweet Potato Hummus is a delicious take on the classic hummus recipe. Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, this creamy, healthy, protein-packed dip comes together in under 45 mins (with just 10 minutes of active working time). It is vegan, gluten-free and paleo!
10ouncesweet potatoes300 g, peeled and cut into cubes
1cupcooked chickpeas
5-6clovesgarlic
4tablespoonstahini paste
8tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
4tablespoonslime juice
saltto taste
½teaspooncumin powder
1teaspoonred pepper flakes
3-4tablespoonsliquid from chickpeas
Instructions
Roast The Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Arrange the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top. Sprinkle some salt all over the sweet potatoes.
Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes until they’re slightly charred.
Remove the tray from the oven and let the sweet potatoes cool down completely.
Make The Hummus
Add the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, garlic, tahini paste, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, salt, cumin powder, red pepper flakes, and liquid from chickpeas to a blender or a food processor and make a smooth hummus.
You can add a few more tablespoons of chickpea water to make the blending easier.
Serve it at room temperature with pita bread, pita chips, lavash crackers, or veggie sticks. You can also spread it on rolls, sandwiches, or bagels or add it to your mezze platter.
You can also steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them. It will be less time-consuming but roasted sweet potatoes have a great depth of flavors. Check out my Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes recipe for easy steaming.Instead of adding raw garlic, you can roast it along with sweet potatoes for a milder flavor.Garnish the hummus with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, some red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Flax seeds, chia seeds, pepitas, blistered tomatoes, etc are also great for topping it.Add 1 tablespoon adobo sauce and 1-2 chipotle peppers to make it spicy.