Sweet Potato Hummus

This slightly sweet hummus is a fresh take on traditional flavors. Feel good about this snack!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large sweet potato (12–14 ounces), cooked and mashed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chick peas, drained, rinsed
  • 1⁄4 cup tahini
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, halved
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth.

    Tip: Serve with vegetables or seed crackers. To reduce sodium content per serving, cut added sea salt to half of current amount, add some pepper, or increase the other spices to desired taste..

Nutritional Content

  • Servings: 8 servings (1 serving ≈ 1⁄3 cup)
  • Nutritional Amount per Serving:
    • Calories: 180
    • Protein: 5g
    • Fat: 10g
    • Carbohydrates: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Core Food Plan
      • Legumes: 0.5
      • Fats & Oils: 1
      • Nuts & Seeds: 1
      • s Veg: 0.5

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