Sweet potato hummus is an earthy, slightly sweet and creamy blend of hummus. It is just perfect for dipping, and it's gluten-free and vegan.
Hummus is one of our favorite dips, and there are so many ways to make it; classic hummus, beet hummus, snickerdoodle hummus, and of course sweet potato hummus. The only difference between sweet potato hummus and classic hummus is the addition of roasted sweet potatoes. The combination of sweet and tangy together adds a new dimension to the flavor that you will love.
Recipe Highlights
- This sweet potato hummus recipe is so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- It's extra healthy thanks to the nutritious and delicious sweet potatoes.
What you Will Need
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This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe, scroll down for a printable recipe card with exact measurements and instructions.
Sweet potatoes
Chickpeas - Canned or dried and cooked will work
Tahini Paste
Garlic
Ground Cumin
Fresh Lemon Juice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Water
Food Processor
Total Estimated Time to Make This Recipe: 60 to 90 minutes (this includes sweet potato roasting time)
How to make Sweet Potato Hummus
There are only a few simple steps needed to make hummus, and the most time-consuming part is baking the sweet potatoes which can be done ahead of time. Here is how what you need to do:
Bake the Sweet Potatoes: wash, and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Place them in the oven on the rack or a baking sheet and roast them.
Once they are cooked, they should be soft, remove them from the oven and let them cool off until they are easy to handle.
Cut the sweet potaotes in half and scoop out the flesh and place it in a food processor bowl along with the other ingredients.
Blend until creamy.
What to serve with Sweet Potato Hummus
- Cut up fresh raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, bell peppers, or cauliflower,
- Baked pita chips or soft pita bread.
- Smear it on bread instead of mayonnaise or mustard in sandwiches
- Spread it on bagels
- Add a tablespoon to equal parts of oil and vinegar for salad dressing
Recipe Variations and Tips
- Prep Tip - Bake the sweet potatoes up to three days ahead of time.
- Hummus without cumin - If ground cumin is too strong for your taste, you can leave it out.
- Substitute white beans for the chickpeas for creamier hummus.
- Make sweet potato hummus without chickpeas - leave out the chickpeas and add 2 more baked sweet potatoes.
- Make it spicy - Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg or both for a fall-flavored sweet potato hummus.
How to Store It
Store your sweet potato hummus in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an air-tight container. Freezing is not recommended.
If your hummus seems dry, after storing it, add a few teaspoons of water one at a time stirring in between spoonfuls until the hummus reaches a texture that you like.
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Sweet Potato Hummus
Sweet potato hummus is delicious savory, yet sweet.It is just perfect for dipping and it's gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas or canned and drained
- ¼ cup tahini paste
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil approximately
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400
- Pierce two sweet potatoes with a fork and place them into the oven directly on the center rack or on a baking sheet and bake them for 45 minutes until they become soft. Tip: You may want to put a layer of foil on the rack below the sweet potatoes to catch any drippings and protect the bottom of the oven.
- Once the baked sweet potatoes have finished cooking and are cool enough to handle, slice them in half, scoop out the pulp and place it in a food processor,
- Next add the remaining ingredients except the water to the food processor: 1 ½ cups of chickpeas, ¼ cup of tahini paste, 1 clove of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil and blend, gradually adding as your are blending until the hummus is creamy.
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 cups, a serving size is two tablespoons Sweet Potato Hummus Variations
- ground cumin is optional, it can be omitted
- tahini paste can be left out or substituted with almond or cashew butter
- add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick
- substitute the chickpeas with white beans
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 2 tbspAmount Per Serving: Calories: 39Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is provided by an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.
Aleta says
Oh yes, please! Sweet potatoes with chick peas, lemon and cumin? Delicious! I can imagine all the yummy things I'm going to dip into this hummus. Thanks for sharing1
Pam Greer says
We love hummus at our house, we regularly have it for lunch with veggies. I thought I had tried most variations, but I haven't tried sweet potato! We love sweet potatoes, so I know we would love this!
Elaine Benoit says
I love all the different hummus recipes I've been seeing. Your sweet potato hummus looks so scrumptious! I bet this would be a great addition to my holiday cocktail party.
Veena Azmanov says
We love hummus but never tied sweet potato in the hummus. Sounds interesting. I love sweet potato so should be a great addition to our family meals. Saving for later.
Sherri says
I seriously eat hummus multiple times a day! I have to try this sweet potato version! Looks and sounds amazing! 🙂
Veronika's Kitchen says
I think I am making everything sweet potato this Fall ))) Its good to switch it up a little and make something new with this ingredient!
Andrea says
I love hummus, can’t believe I haven’t tried it with seeet potato before, sounds absolutely delish!
Nicolas Hortense says
I am loving this!! What a beautiful combo!!
Anne Murphy says
I love making different kinds of hummus. Never made sweet potato, and it sounds like a great variant!
Tammy says
I love fresh hummus but I'm so intrigued and delighted by this twist! Yours looks so good and hearty! 😀 I cannot wait to try this!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
Love hummus and always look out for different recipes of hummus, loving this sweet potato version. Bookmarking it!
Jyothi (Jo) says
I can never get tired of hummus. This sweet potato hummus would be perfect with my fresh crunchy vegetables any day
Natalie says
This really sounds so good. I love the sweet potato twist in this recipe. I need to give this a try because hummus is one of my favorite spread. It's so versatile and simple but delicious every time.