5 from 86 votes
Sweet potato garlic hummus
Sweet potato garlic hummus blends the natural sweetness of cooked sweet potatoes with the creamy texture of chickpeas and tahini. Garlic and paprika add a subtle spiced depth, balanced by a touch of lemon juice and olive oil. This hummus offers a smooth, slightly earthy dip perfect for accompanying warm pita, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato
- 1 chickpeas canned
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika, for smoky flavor
- ½ lemon
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 TBs olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes: To boil, cut sweet potatoes into cubes, place in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Roasting option: Poke sweet potatoes with a fork, wrap in foil, and bake in the oven until fork-tender. Let cool.
- Combine tahini, cooked chickpeas (reserving some for garnish), sweet potato chunks, and garlic in a food processor. Add paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust the flavors. Add more garlic, tahini, or salt if desired.
- Transfer the sweet potato hummus to a bowl or plate. Garnish with reserved chickpeas, a sprinkle of paprika, and cilantro.
- Enjoy the sweet potato hummus with warm pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to preserve freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
360mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4641IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4641IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.