Sweet Potato Hummus

October 09, 2017

A twist on traditional hummus, this sweet potato creation is to die for. Creamy and so delicious, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Sweet Potato Hummus

Ingredients:

• 3.5 cups (about ¾ lb) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 550mL can of chickpeas
• 2 tbsp. tahini
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 chipotle pepper
• 4 tsp adobo sauce {from the can of chipotle peppers}
• ½  tsp salt
• ½  tsp ground cumin
• ½  tsp ground coriander
• ½  tsp chili powder

Instructions:

Fill a medium pot with 1/2”  of water. Add sweet potatoes and 'steam' for 10 or so minutes, until sweet potatoes are completely soft.

Drain and rinse under cold water. While sweet potatoes are steaming, assemble the remaining ingredients in the base of a 7-cup food processor fitted with a steel blade.

Add steamed sweet potatoes to remaining ingredients and process on high for one minute. Scrape sides of food processor and process on high for another minute until smooth.  Serve with pita chips, veggies or bread.

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