Appetizer for 7

Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper (optional); 2 cloves garlic; 15 oz chickpeas; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp smoked paprika; 2 ice cubes; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; chili oil and crushed calabrian chili peppers (optional)

$2.07for 440 minServes 7

Cooked sweet potato blends with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, and spices into a smooth, spicy dip.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.63

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
7servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.52 per serving$2.07 for 4

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Ingredients

1 sweet potato
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper (optional)
2 cloves garlic
15 oz chickpeas
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp smoked paprika
2 ice cubes
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
chili oil and crushed calabrian chili peppers (optional)

Steps

Pierce the sweet potato and microwave it on high for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until soft.
Cool the sweet potato for 10 minutes, then peel it and cut it into chunks.
Blend the sweet potato, garlic, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, cumin, smoked paprika, and ice cubes until smooth.
Blend in the olive oil, adding water one tablespoon at a time if needed for a smooth texture.
Taste and adjust the salt, then drizzle with chili oil and add crushed peppers if using.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.