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Sweet Potato Hummus - Moroccan Style

This sweet potato hummus is a spicy twist on the classic, with the addition of roasted sweet potato and spices. And it's totally addictive!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato medium
  • 1 bell pepper red
  • 1 red chili pepper
  • 2 cups chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ tbsp Tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Place the sweet potato on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
  2. While the sweet potato is baking turn on your smallest gas burner and place the bell pepper directly on the flame, using tongs to turn every so often, or until the skin is lightly charred. Repeat with the chili. Once the skin is charred, place bell pepper (not the chili) in the oven for 15 minutes, or until tender. Place both the bell pepper and chili in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for a few minutes. This will help make the process of removing the skin easier. Once cooled remove the skin of the capsicum and chili and discard the stalk and seeds.
  3. Cut the sweet potato in half and scoop out the flesh. Place the sweet potato flesh, char-grilled capsicum (red pepper), half the chili and the remaining ingredients in the food processor. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust the amount of lemon, chili and salt to taste. 
  4. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.  Serve with your favorite crackers or warmed pita bread.

Notes

  • If you don't like a lot of heat start by adding half the chili to the hummus and add more as needed.
  • If you do not have a gas cooktop, you can roast the red pepper on the grill. Alternatively, substitute store bough roasted red pepper (jarred). 

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 486mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 5795IU (116%) Vitamin C 57.6mg (64%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 5795IU 116%
Vitamin C 57.6mg 64%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.