Sweet Potato Hummus

Sweet potatoes amazing for you and delicious!!  Dip your veggies in this and be prepared to be in heaven!!  I am a big fan of easy recipes and this is exactly that!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt or salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• Sliced green onion (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Prick skin of sweet potato.  Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes or until tender.  Let cool for 5 minutes.  Cut potato lengthwise in half.  Use spoon to scoop pulp from potato.

2.  In food processor combine potato pulp, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, water, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, and red pepper.  Cover and process until nearly smooth.