Description
Spicy sweet potato hummus brings Middle Eastern flavors together with hearty roasted sweet potatoes. Creamy chickpeas and warm spices create a delightful dip perfect for sharing with friends and gathering around good conversation.
Ingredients
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Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cooked chickpeas (or 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) cumin
- Ground sea salt, to taste
Liquid and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) tahini
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 0.5 lemon
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C), positioning them directly on the middle rack or in a baking dish, allowing them to cook for 45-60 minutes until they become tenderly soft when gently pressed.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly, then carefully strip away the skin.
- Transfer cooled sweet potatoes into a food processor alongside chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and zesty lemon zest.
- Add olive oil, sea salt, fiery cayenne pepper, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin to the processor.
- Pulse and blend the mixture thoroughly, transforming the ingredients into a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Taste the hummus and fine-tune the spice levels according to your preference, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors.
- Elegantly transfer the creamy hummus into a serving bowl, creating an inviting presentation.
- Optional: Enhance the visual appeal and add a subtle kick by sprinkling a light dusting of cayenne pepper and toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Serve accompanied by crisp pita chips, vibrant vegetable sticks, or your preferred crackers for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes ahead of time to save preparation minutes and enhance their natural sugary caramelized flavor.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper quantities, making this hummus perfect for mild or spicy preference lovers.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for a bright, zesty undertone that complements the sweet potato’s earthy richness.
- Ensure smooth texture by blending ingredients thoroughly, scraping down processor sides to incorporate all components evenly.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over time.
- Experiment with garnish options like chopped herbs, toasted nuts, or drizzled olive oil to elevate presentation and taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg