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dipping a cucumber into sweet potato hummus
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Sweet Potato Hummus

This sweet potato hummus is a healthy dip without chickpeas. It’s an easy and delicious appetizer recipe that can be made quickly. Dip veggies, crackers or pita for a healthy start to a meal or snack for a party.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: sweet potato, tahini
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 5 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • roasted red peppers to top optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the peeled and cut up sweet potatoes and cover with lid. Boil for 30-40 minutes then drain once cooked
  • Add cooked sweet potatoes to the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes or until completely smooth.
  • Transfer to bowl and serves with fresh veggies, crackers or pita. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.9g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 6.5g | Sodium: 411mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 4.6g