Description
Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus is a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic hummus, combining creamy sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin. This vibrant dip is perfect for serving with pita chips or fresh vegetables, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and savory depth in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- Pita chips or vegetables
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potato: Steam or boil the sweet potato cubes until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork, then allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the cooked sweet potato, drained chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Serve: Transfer the spiced sweet potato hummus to a serving bowl and serve alongside pita chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can roast the sweet potato instead of boiling or steaming for a deeper flavor.
- Adjust the spices according to your preference for warmth and sweetness.
- If the hummus is too thick, add a little water or more olive oil to reach desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a smoother texture, peel the chickpeas before blending, though it is optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~100g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: sweet potato hummus, spiced hummus, healthy dip, Mediterranean dip, vegetarian appetizer, sweet potato recipe
