Creamy Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe: You'll Be Sweet On This Healthy Savory Hummus Recipe Vegetables Appetizers Snacks

Step out of the boring hummus rut with this sweet-but-savory sweet potato hummus recipe. This healthy hummus recipe is a creative way to snack.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 sweet potatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed and liquid reserved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Here's how to make it: 

1. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender. Cool and remove the flesh. Set aside. 
2. In a blender, add the chickpeas, olive oil, sweet potato, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest and cumin. Blend until smooth. If hummus is too thick, add a little of the reserved chickpea liquid. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 

Serve with fresh vegetables,  pita bread, pretzel sticks or use in tortilla roll-ups or in your favorite buddha bowl.

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