Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe
This spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus is a delicious take on the classic hummus recipe. Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, this creamy protein-packed dip is a must-try.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 10 ounces sweet potatoes 300 g, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 5-6 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 tablespoons tahini paste
- 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt divided, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3-4 tablespoons liquid from chickpeas
Instructions
Roast The Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 380℉ (190℃).
- Arrange the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil on top. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon 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, 7 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, ½ teaspoon 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.
- Check for salt and lime juice and add more if required.
- 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.
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Notes
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.
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 spicier.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8156IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
