This roasted sweet potato hummus recipe is what happens when you break up with tradition and let caramelized, naturally sweet spuds take over. It’s got a creamy texture and honestly more interesting than the version you’ve been making on autopilot.

There’s still the addition of the traditional hummus with tahini and garlic and the lemon still brightens everything. But the sweet potato homemade hummus brings this almost velvety richness that makes you wonder why anyone ever needed chickpeas in the first place.

One batch and you’ll be thinking differently about healthy sweet potato hummus.

Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus is something a little bit different and a healthy option when it comes to dips. If you are creating a platter or cheese or snack boards a lighter dip using roasted veggies adds a little bit of colour. Adding fresh elements like cut carrot, crunchy cucumber strips, pita chips, cherry tomatoes and of course our awesome Easy Seed Crackers Recipe gives it a healthy vibe too.

Why You’ll Love This Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus recipe

It’s easy, you can precook the sweet potato days ahead to save on meal prep. Plus you’ll probably have these simple ingredients on hand at home in your pantry already. I like to do a trio of dips as something a little different. Mix this healthy hummus recipe up with dips like baba ghanoush, Easy Basil and Pesto Dip or our Fresh Avocado Pea and Mint Dip. Adding healthy veggie options makes for a delish twist.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this amazing Sweet Potato Hummus Dip

Red Sweet Potatoes – normal ones from the supermarket, wholefoods store or grocers.

Tahini – we used the Mavvers brand of hulled tahini, (vegan and gluten free) available from the grocery store or whole foods shop.

Lemon Juice – adds a tang and freshness.

Garlic – a good sized clove of garlic. Roasting it with the sweet potatoes is the magic weapon. Takes the harsh garlicky taste away and makes it more caramelized and sweeter.

Olive oil (2 tablespoons plus more for drizzling) makes the texture silky and adds fruity richness. Use a decent extra-virgin olive oil because you’ll taste it. The two tablespoons go into the blend, and the extra drizzle on top is for serving and looking like you know what you’re doing.

Spices – cumin for the dip and sweet red paprika to sprinkle on before serving. Makes all the difference.

Iced Water – Just a few tablespoons makes quite a difference and can make the dip consistency more creamy.

Ingredient Notes:

Tahini: Taste your tahini before you blend. Some brands are more bitter or more runny than others, and that affects the final flavor. If your tahini tastes off or too strong on its own, it’ll taste off in the hummus. Make sure it’s well-stirred tahini because the oil separates in the jar. If you skip stirring, you’ll either get a dry paste or an oily mess.

How to make this Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus STEP BY STEP

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. This temperature is hot enough to caramelize the sweet potatoes but not so high that they dry out or burn before they’re tender.
Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into 1-inch or 5 cm chunks. Keeping the pieces roughly the same size means they roast evenly. If some chunks are huge and others are tiny, you’ll end up with burnt bits and raw bits.

Toss the sweet potato chunks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. The oil helps them caramelize and prevents sticking. The salt draws out moisture and enhances their natural sweetness. Spread the chunks in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Don’t crowd them or they’ll steam instead of roast. If they’re piled on top of each other, you won’t get those crispy caramelized edges.

3. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. You want the sweet potatoes fork-tender and golden brown on the edges. The caramelization is where the flavor lives, so don’t pull them out early just because they’re soft. Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for 5 minutes. Blending them while they’re hot can create steam and make the hummus gummy.

Add the tahini, lemon juice, into the food processor. Blend till they are combined around 1 minute. Then add the rest of the ingredients and chop roughly in the food processor first to mix and then start blending.

Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Stop halfway to scrape down the sides so everything gets evenly mixed. The hummus should look creamy and combined not chunky. If needed add in 2 tablespoons of iced water and blend again. This loosens the texture and makes it lighter. If it still looks too thick or you want it fluffier, add another tablespoon or two and blend some more.

Taste and adjust. Add more salt if it tastes flat, more lemon if it needs brightness. This is your hummus, so make it taste the way you want.

Transfer to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the centre. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and sesame seeds or toasted pine nuts if using.

Recipe Tips

Roast the garlic along with the sweet potatoes for a mellower, sweeter garlic flavor. Toss peeled or whole unpeeled cloves on the baking sheet and roast them until soft, then squeeze out the paste and blend it in.

Iced Water – Use ice-cold water instead of room temperature when thinning the hummus. The cold water whips it into a lighter, fluffier texture that feels more luxurious and less dense.

High-Powered Blender – I use a Thermomix as my blender but most food processor will do the job of blending easily enough. The main thing is to keep blending till you get the right consistency.

Storage and Reheating

Serve immediately or if you have any leftover hummus cover and refrigerate or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The flavors deepen after a day in the fridge, so don’t be mad if it tastes even better tomorrow

Additions and Substitutions

Add a tablespoon of miso paste for umami depth. White miso adds a salty, savory layer that balances the sweetness and makes the hummus more complex.

Pine Nuts – lightly toast some pine nuts and sprinkle on top for a slightly added texture and taste.

FAQ BLOCK

Can I use pumpkin instead of sweet potatoes?

Yes for sure. The texture and flavor are similar, though butternut squash is a little less sweet and pumpkin is a little earthier. Roast them the same way.

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