The Edgy Veg: Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe

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 chickpeas and reserve about 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

Add the cooked chickpeas to the food processor.

Add the roasted sweet potato to the food processor.

Add 1 teaspoon to 1.5 teaspoons of curry powder to the processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the processor.

Add 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of tahini to the processor.

Process the mixture until well mixed, scraping down the sides as needed.

While processing, slowly add the reserved chickpea cooking liquid until you reach the desired consistency.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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