SWEET POTATO HUMMUS

Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
1 ¾ c. cubed sweet potatoes ~1 ½ c. roasted sweet potatoes
3 T. olive oil
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper

Hummus:
1 c. garbanzo beans cooked
¼ c. lemon juice
3 T. olive oil
1 clove garlic crushed
½ t. salt
½ t. cumin
½ t. paprika
3-4 T. water

Instructions

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Peel a large sweet potato and cut into ½ - inch cubes.
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle 1 T. olive oil onto it.
Place sweet potato cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 T. olive oil over potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat.
Spread sweet potatoes in an even layer on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

For the Hummus:
In the bowl of a food processor combine beans, lemon juice and olive oil. Process for 1-2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl halfway through.
Add garlic, salt, cumin, and paprika. Process for 1-2 more minutes.
Lastly, add roasted sweet potatoes and water. Process for another 1-2 minutes, or until to desired consistency.
Serve with pretzels or lentil chips and enjoy!