Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

May 25, 2011 by lanashabit

Sit back, relax and enjoy another snack while I ~~slowly~~ take care of some technical trouble-shooting. I’m dabbling in website design and getting into deep water. Snacks lull me to shore.

Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

This recipe is reminiscent of traditional hummus with sweet and smoky undertones.

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves
1 15oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika*
Juice of 1 lemonS&P
Pita bread

* If you only have smoked paprika, you can toss it in a skillet on medium-low heat for ~5 minutes or until fragrant.

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cut pita halves into three triangles each.
On one sheet, roast the cubed sweet potatoes 30 minutes. Toss halfway. Allow to cool.
On another baking sheet, roast the un-peeled garlic and pita triangles for 15 minutes. Allow to cool and squeeze the roasted garlic from the peel (this smells AMAZING).
Combine all ingredients (except pitas) in food processor and process until smooth. You might need to add more water depending on how “roasted” the sweet potatoes turned out.