Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

• kidney beans, rinsed (1 15-oz. can)
• chickpeas, rinsed (1 15-oz. can)
• cooked and peeled orange sweet potato (1 cup)
• tahini (2 tbsp.)
• sea salt (1 tsp.)
• cinnamon (1/4 tsp.)
• garlic, sliced (1 clove)
• freshly squeezed lime juice (4-4 1/2 tbsp.)
• chili powder (1/2-1 tsp.)
• water (1-3 tbsp.)
• fresh cilantro or parsley (to taste), optional

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, sweet potato, salt, cinnamon, tahini, garlic, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of water.

   
   
   

2. Puree until smooth, gradually adding the remaining 2 tablespoons of water if needed to thin the hummus and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

   
   
   

3. Add the fresh cilantro or parsley (if using) and puree briefly to incorporate.

   
   
   

4. Season with additional salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, if desired.

   
   
   

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