Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

5 from 3 votes

Yield: 3 cups

This easy sweet potato hummus is loaded with cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. Served with pita chips, it's a creamy, dreamy dip!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Ingredients

2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potato
3 garlic cloves
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup tahini
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar, optional
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

In a large food processor (or powerful blender), puree garlic cloves and chickpeas. Add tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, and spices. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Then add sweet potatoes and puree until completely combined.
Serve immediately at room temperature with pita chips or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar are great. If you want to use natural sugar, you could also use honey or agave.

Lemon Juice: Lime juice will work too, but reduce the amount by half.

Make it spicier. Add 1 small chipotle in adobo into the hummus for extra heat. It’s amazing!

Make it silkier. If you really want to get extra, like Middle Eastern households do it, peel the chickpeas for a smoother and silkier hummus. I personally don’t mind the texture with skins, but this is an option if you are particular about texture.

Add baking soda. If you’re making homemade chickpeas, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water. It helps soften the chickpeas, resulting in a creamier spread.

Swap the tahini. Sugar-free almond, cashew, and sunflower butter provide a similar flavor-profile and texture.

Storage: Once fully cooled, refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Keep it away from heat and sunlight when on the counter for serving. Homemade hummus can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Freeze: Pop it into freezer-friendly bags in serving-size portions. This is so you don’t have to worry about thawing tons of hummus later on. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Transfer it to the fridge a night before serving and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 137kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 189mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g