Sweet Potato and Chickpea Dip

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potatoes or yam cleaned and peeled
• 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas drained
• 2 cloves of fresh garlic cleaned
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• dash of cayenne
• parsley for garnish
• Optional: hot sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave potato till soft around 6 minutes. Cool. Scoop out the potatoes and
place in the food processor. (Try roasting sweet potato and garlic instead of microwaving)

Rinse chickpeas, add garlic, salt, and the chickpeas along with oil to food

processor to make a smooth consistency. Place in a bowl, drizzle with more olive
oil and hot sauce if using.

Delicious served with toasted pita bread, crackers, or fresh cut vegetables.