Name: Sweet Potato Hummus – 3 ways
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 400 g sweet potato (peeled, cubed); 1 tbsp olive oil; 400 g chickpeas (rinsed, drained); 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; olive oil (to serve); pita bread crisps (to serve); 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) (chopped); 2 tbsp honey roasted cashews (chopped); 1 tsp dried chilli flakes; 1 tbsp pomegranate; 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds; 1 tbsp pistachio nuts (chopped); 2 tbsp fire roasted capsicum strips; 40 g feta cheese (crumbled); ¼ tsp ground smoked paprika

Appetizer, Lunch

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
20

COOK TIME:
25

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Ingredients

400 g sweet potato peeled, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
400 g chickpeas rinsed, drained
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
olive oil to serve
pita bread crisps to serve

Coriander Hummus with Honey Roasted Cashews

2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
2 tbsp honey roasted cashews chopped
1 tsp dried chilli flakes

Hummus with Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachios

1 tbsp pomegranate
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp pistachio nuts chopped

Hummus with Fire Roasted Capsicum, Feta and Smoked Paprika

2 tbsp fire roasted capsicum strips
40 g feta cheese crumbled
¼ tsp ground smoked paprika

Method

Preheat oven to 200C /180C fan-forced. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
Place sweet potato on tray and drizzle with oil. Toss well and season.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden. Set aside to cool
Place sweet potato, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor. Process with enough warm water until smooth. Season. Serve drizzled olive oil. Accompany with pita crisps.

Coriander Hummus with Honey Roasted Cashews

Top hummus with coriander, cashews and chili flakes. Serve drizzled olive oil. Accompany with pita crisps.

Hummus with Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachios

Top hummus with pomegranate, molasses and pistachios. Serve drizzled olive oil. Accompany with pita crisps.

Hummus with Fire Roasted Capsicum, Feta and Smoked Paprika

Top hummus with fire roasted capsicum, feta and smoked paprika. Serve drizzled olive oil. Accompany with pita crisps.

Notes

Hummus with Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachios: Calories: 211, Carbs: 23.4, Protein: 7.2, Fat: 9.5, Sat Fat: 1.2, Fiber: 7.2.

Hummus with Fire Roasted Capsicum, Feta and Smoked Paprika: Calories: 218, Carbs: 18.9, Protein: 7.9, Fat: 10.5, Sat Fat: 2.2, Fiber: 6.9.

Courtesy of Australian Sweet Potatoes

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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Sweet Potato Hummus – 3 ways

Ingredients

Coriander Hummus with Honey Roasted Cashews

Hummus with Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachios

Hummus with Fire Roasted Capsicum, Feta and Smoked Paprika

Method

Coriander Hummus with Honey Roasted Cashews

Hummus with Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachios

Hummus with Fire Roasted Capsicum, Feta and Smoked Paprika

Notes

Nutritional information (per serve)