SWEET POTATO HUMMUS

Sweet Potato Hummus image

With a little planning, it's easy to whip up a batch of hummus for unexpected guests, a potluck or an after-school snack. I always bake up extra unpeeled sweet potatoes so I can quickly mash the pulp for this unexpected dip. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Baked pita chips

Steps:

Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a bowl. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.