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Easy Sweet Potato Hummus

When I just need one sweet potato for a recipe, I often cook it in the microwave. Dice it, place it in a large 4-cup glass measuring cup, cover with two inches of water and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Roasted Sweet Potato or Crockpot Sweet Potato works well too!  
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 138kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 14.5- ounce can white beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or plain Greek yogurt or tahini)
  • Savory: add 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Sweet: add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Crackers and/or veggies for dipping
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Instructions

  • Prepare the sweet potato. It should be cooled or at room temperature before making the recipe.
  • Rinse and drain the beans in a colander.
  • Place the sweet potato, white beans, and olive, oil, yogurt, or tahini into a blender or food processor. Add the options to make it sweet or savory.
  • Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, and adding 1/4-1/3 cup water to make a hummus-like consistency.
  • Serve with sliced veggies, apples, pears, whole grain crackers, graham crackers, or pretzel sticks as a snack.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • You can also spread this onto toast or tortillas, or make it into a wrap by rolling it in a tortillas with shredded carrots or lettuce.
  • You can use garbanzo beans instead of white beans if desired.
  • Roasted Sweet Potato or Crockpot Sweet Potato works well in this recipe. You can do that step up to 3 days in advance. Or use canned sweet potato puree.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg