Pierce the 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.
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 and olive oil to the food processor and blend into a thick paste. grad
Remove the cover of the food processor and scrape down the sides. Place the cover back on and gradually add the olive oil while the food processor is running; blend until creamy. Adjust the texture with water.
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 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick