Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

by

Sophie H.

Posted April 5, 2022 (Last updated April 5, 2022)

Serves

6

Total Time

1hrs

Calories

239

Classic hummus with a twist - the baked sweet potato thickens up the dip and gives it an earthy sweetness. Spicy cayenne and smokey paprika give it a nice rich flavour with a kick. Makes about 2-3 cups of hummu...

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    Ingredients

  • Sweet potato icon
    Sweet potato2
  • Olive oil icon
    Olive oil3 tablespoons
  • Canned chickpeas icon
    Canned chickpeas250 gdrained, rinsed
  • Tahini icon
    Tahini3 tablespoons
  • Garlic clove icon
    Garlic clove3peeled
  • Lemon icon
    Lemon1juice of
  • Lemon icon
    Lemon½zest of
  • Sea salt icon
    Sea saltas needed
  • Cayenne pepper icon
    Cayenne pepper1 ½ teaspoons
  • Smoked paprika icon
    Smoked paprika½ teaspoon
  • Ground cumin icon
    Ground cumin¼ teaspoon
  • Olive oil icon
    Olive oilas needed
  • Sesame seeds icon
    Sesame seedsas needed
  • Cayenne pepper icon
    Cayenne pepperas needed
    Method

  • 1. Pre-heat oven - 210°C
  • 2. Add sweet potato to a clean baking dish
  • 3. Bake until soft - 50 min
  • 4. Remove and let cool
  • 5. Add olive oil, canned chickpeas, tahini, garlic clove, lemon, lemon, sea salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and ground cumin to a clean food processor bowl
  • 6. Let sweet potatoes cool enough before handling. Peel by hand or with a knife
  • 7. Transfer potatoes to food processor bowl
  • 8. Blend well
  • 9. Drizzle with olive oil
  • 10. Garnish with sesame seeds
  • 11. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper
  • 12. Serve

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