Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

A delicious and nutritious dip that is the perfect, colorful finishing touch to an appetizer platter.

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas (cooked, drained)
• 1 sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
• 2 tablespoons tahini paste
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 356°F. Spread the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some sea salt. Roast until the sweet potato is tender and golden.
2. Place all of your ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blitz until smooth, add a dash of water if needed and blend until you reach the desired consistency. Have a taste and adjust flavorings as desired.
3. Once the hummus is ready, spread in a bowl and garnish with olive oil, seeds, herbs, sesame or nigella seeds, smoked paprika, pomegranate seeds or anything that you like. Serve with toasted pita chips.