Sweet Potato "Hummus" - Food Wishes - Easy Beanless Hummus

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while maintaining a neutral flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective option, though flavor will differ.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots are less expensive and can add sweetness.

Cook sweet potatoes until very soft; methods include boiling, baking, microwaving, or grilling.

Let sweet potatoes cool enough to handle, then scoop out the flesh into a bowl.

Add tahini, minced garlic, kosher salt, ground cumin, spicy chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to the bowl with sweet potatoes.

Mash the mixture with a potato masher until desired smoothness is achieved.

Optionally, whip in a couple tablespoons of cold fresh water to lighten the texture.

Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary, keeping in mind the final serving temperature.

Transfer to a serving bowl, creating a depression in the center for olive oil.

Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the top and sprinkle with cayenne or chili flakes and chopped parsley.

Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving for best flavor. Serve with bread or crackers.

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