I love hummus! It’s a fantastic way to get a protein-rich snack! But because hummus is such an easy, go-to snack, plain ol’ hummus can get a little dare I say it dull, even when you’re someone who loves chickpeas as much as I do!
Fortunately, there are lots of ways to jazz up a hummus recipe to make things a little more interesting. Lately, I’ve really been into adding sweet potato to my hummus. It’s a great way to make hummus even more full of fibre, which is going to give you the most joyous digestion ever, and it gives a gorgeous golden colour to typically ho-hum beige hummus.
Snacks
Sweet Potato Hummus
PrintIngredients
- 2 cups of chopped sweet potatoes, skin on
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 heaping spoonfuls tahini paste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread sweet potato on parchment covered baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake sweet potato for 25 minutes.
- Remove sweet potato from oven and let cool. Once cooled, add sweet potatoes to a blender or food processor and blend with remaining ingredients until smooth and creamy.
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But that colour isn’t just about looking pretty, it’s a sign that, thanks to those sweet potatoes, your hummus is chock full of antioxidant carotenoids. Carotenoids are vitamin A precursors (meaning that they can be converted into vitamin A in your body) and can help:
- with the prevention of certain types of cancer;
- protect against cardiovascular disease;
- support eye health;
- boost immune function; and
- protect against and repair skin’s free radical damage caused by sun exposure.
Try serving sweet potato hummus with the almond rosemary flatbread I originally introduced this recipe with. You can even take flatbread and hummus from snack to meal status by serving it with my beautifying crunchy detox salad .
What’s your favourite thing to add to hummus, or your favourite way to eat it? Let me know in the comments below!
6 thoughts on “Sweet Potato Hummus”
Spoonfuls of tahini? Does this mean tbsp?
Hi Paulina, you could use a heaping tbsp. This recipe is very forgiving so you don’t have to worry about a precise measurement. Enjoy!
I have enjoyed most of your recipes some I have to adjust to my 0 positive blood type menu. Do you use Cacao Bliss in your deserts it is fantastic.
I like Pine nuts with olive oil sprinkled on top and a little sea salt!😋 gonna try your recipe 😊
Mmmm, now you’re talking! That sounds great!