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Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

RECIPE By PlantPlate
Need a change from your everyday hummus recipe? This lightly spiced version uses sweet potatoes as well as chickpeas, for added creaminess, flavour, and a nutritional boost!

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Yield: Makes 2 cups

Notes:

The first thing you'll need to do for this recipe is cook the sweet potato. I recommend peeling it, cutting into medium sized chunks, and either lightly steaming or roasting. To roast, line a baking sheet with baking paper, arrange the pieces of sweet potato in an even layer, and pop in a 200°C / 375°F oven for 18-25 minutes until lightly golden.

If you don't have a food processor, you can still make a chunky version of this hummus. Give the chickpeas & cooked sweet potato a really good mash in a mixing bowl before stirring through all the other ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 350g / 10-12 oz. sweet potato (1 medium)
  • 1 small brown onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water or low sodium vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp. sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. chilli powder (use more if you want it hotter!)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1.5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Peel the sweet potato, dice into chunks, and cook until tender using your preferred method (baking, boiling, steaming or microwaving).
  2. While the sweet potato cooks, saute the onion and garlic in the 1/4 cup of water or vegetable stock for 5-6 minutes til soft. Add the paprika, chilli powder & ground cumin, and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add more water if necessary, to prevent sticking.
  3. Once the sweet potato is cooked, add it to the bowl of a food processor, along with the chickpeas, lemon juice, and onion mix. Pulse or blend until you reach the desired consistency (super smooth or still a bit chunky!) Stir through the fresh parsley, and season with black pepper and a small amount of salt. Transfer the dip to a container or jar, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until cold. You can use this as a sandwich filling, or serve it alongside raw vegetables and whole wheat pita breads as a dip.

Prepared hummus will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 days. If you'd like to keep it longer, transfer to a sealed container, and freeze for up to 1 month. Leave the hummus out to thaw at room temperature before using.