Fall Flavors: Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe
Overview
Ready to add a new twist to your hummus game? Try out this delicious sweet potato hummus recipe. This is one of my favorite skin-supporting, nutrient-dense recipes for fall. It's simple, healthy, and full of flavor. You can substitute sweet potatoes with 1 lb of parsnips, pumpkin, or acorn squash based on your preferences. The total preparation and cooking time for this recipe is approximately an hour with the actual hands-on prep time being 5 minutes. So, let's get started!
Ingredients
Here's a list of ingredients you will need to create this delectable dish:
2-3 Sweet Potatoes, unpeeled
3-4 Tbsp Tahini
3 Tbsp EVOO or melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Water
1 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
Preparation Steps
Follow the steps below to prepare your sweet potato hummus:
Preheat your oven to 450F.
Wash and dry sweet potatoes, pierce holes in potato flesh with a fork, and wrap in aluminum foil.
Place them on a baking sheet and cook for 50 minutes.
Allow the potatoes to cool for 10 minutes, ensuring that the potatoes are compressible and well cooked before removing from the oven.
Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh from the skins. Skins can be discarded or given to dogs as a nourishing treat.
Place the scooped sweet potato, tahini, water, lemon juice, salt, garlic, paprika, coriander, and cumin in a food processor.
Blend until smooth, for about 1-2 minutes.
Add salt to taste.
Serving Suggestions
Transfer the sweet potato hummus to a bowl and serve with warm, homemade pita chips, gluten-free seed crackers, or flax crackers. You can also garnish your hummus with toasted sesame seeds and an olive oil drizzle for an extra pop of flavor and texture.
Store in a glass, covered bowl, and keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Final Thoughts
This sweet potato hummus recipe is a fun and nutritious way to switch up your usual hummus routine. It's packed with delicious flavors from the sweet potatoes and spices, and pairs well with a variety of crackers and breads. Give it a try and enjoy a new, delightful experience that’ll boost your fiber game and increase your beta carotene, magnesium, B6, and potassium.
