Sweet Potato Hummus

By sretzlaff

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet potatoes,
• peeled and steamed until tender
• 1 can (19.5 oz) chickpeas, drained
• (reserve 1/2 cup of liquid), rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 garlic clove peeled
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend 1 minute, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.
5. Season to taste with salt.
6. Serve with pita chips & crudités