Hummus with sweet potatoes


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How to Make Sweet Potato Hummus
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Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 276, total fat 20 G., saturated fats 2 G., proteins 6 G., carbohydrates 22 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 269 mg, sugar 4 G.


Hummus is easy to make at home, and this appetizer is always a hit with guests, especially if you decide to surprise them with a new flavor. This hummus includes baked sweet potato, which adds depth of flavor, a wonderful texture, and a beautiful color. Serve hummus with pita chips, crackers, raw vegetables, and any other suitable appetizers. The Moroccan seasoning za'atar gives this sweet potato hummus a wonderfully tangy flavor, making it impossible to stop eating!



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 1 medium sweet potato (about 350 g)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil + more as needed
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup roasted almond paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 0.5 tsp za'atar
  • Pita chips for serving



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and pierce them several times with the tip of a knife. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a small skillet, heat the oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic is browned and softened, about 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

  3. Place the cooled garlic butter, chickpeas, almond paste, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the sweet potato flesh to the processor and blend again until smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if necessary.
  4. Transfer the hummus to a bowl and add the za'atar, leaving a slight swirl on the surface. Serve drizzled with olive oil and with pita chips for dipping.





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