Description
Delightful Sweet Potato Hummus blends Middle Eastern flavors with creamy roasted sweet potato goodness. Mediterranean-inspired dip celebrates smooth textures and rich, earthy spices you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup roasted)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup water (more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 pinch smoked paprika or ground cumin
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato by thoroughly piercing its skin with a fork, then encase it completely in aluminum foil to create a sealed environment for roasting.
- Roast the sweet potato in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for approximately 45-50 minutes, ensuring the vegetable becomes tender and soft throughout.
- Remove the roasted sweet potato from the oven and allow it to cool slightly, then carefully peel away the skin and transform the flesh into a smooth, creamy mash.
- Transfer the mashed sweet potato into a food processor and incorporate the remaining ingredients: chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse and blend the mixture thoroughly, gradually introducing small amounts of water to achieve a silky, spreadable consistency that is neither too thick nor too thin.
- Taste the hummus and refine the flavor profile by carefully adjusting seasonings, potentially adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices to enhance the overall taste.
- Elegantly plate the hummus in a serving bowl, creating visual appeal by drizzling additional olive oil across the surface and sprinkling smoked paprika and freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve the sweet potato hummus alongside crispy pita chips, raw vegetable crudités, or utilize it as a versatile spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Notes
- Choose firm, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for richer flavor and vibrant color in your hummus.
- Roast sweet potatoes unpeeled to preserve nutrients and enhance natural sweetness, making the hummus more complex and delicious.
- Use room temperature chickpeas and tahini for smoother blending and better emulsification of the hummus.
- Experiment with different spice combinations like za’atar, harissa, or curry powder to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the sweet potato’s signature taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg