Description
This spicy sweet potato hummus blends Mediterranean and Latin American flavors into a creamy, rich dip. Roasted sweet potatoes and tahini create a smooth, complex appetizer that delivers global culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups (480 mL/16 oz) cooked chickpeas (or 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained)
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) tahini
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1.5 tsps (7.5 mL) cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon juice
- 0.5 lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp (1.25 mL) cumin
- Ground sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Roasting: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast sweet potatoes directly on middle rack for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Preparation: Allow roasted sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then peel off skin and transfer to food processor.
- Blending: Combine peeled sweet potatoes with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, sea salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and cumin in food processor.
- Processing: Pulse and blend ingredients until achieving a smooth, creamy texture, adjusting spices to personal taste preference.
- Serving: Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, garnish with a light sprinkle of cayenne pepper and toasted sesame seeds for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Accompaniment: Present hummus with pita chips, fresh vegetable sticks, or crackers for an engaging and interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Roasting Tip: Pierce sweet potatoes before baking to prevent potential steam build-up and ensure even, safe cooking.
- Consistency Control: Adjust blending time to achieve desired smoothness, adding small amounts of water or olive oil if mixture feels too thick.
- Spice Customization: Start with minimal cayenne and gradually increase to match personal heat tolerance without overwhelming the delicate sweet potato flavor.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate hummus in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop more complexity over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg