Cooked sweet potato lends a little creaminess and sweetness to this hummus-like dip. The lime juice lends a fresh tang, and there’s just enough chili powder and cinnamon to give it flavor without too much kiddo-offending spice!
1can chickpeas (rinsed and drained [about 1 3/4 cups home-cooked])
1cuporange sweet potato (pre-cooked and peeled)
2tbsptahini
1tspsalt (optional)
1tspchili powder (adjust to taste)
¼tspground cinnamon
1garlic clove (medium-large, sliced or quartered)
4 ½tbsplime juice (freshly squeezed)
3tbspwater (as needed to thin)
cilantro (fresh, or parsley — optional)
Directions
1
In a food processor, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, sweet potato, tahini, salt if using, ½ tsp of the chili powder, cinnamon, garlic, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of water.
2
Purée until smooth, gradually adding remaining water as desired to thin the dip, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3
Add fresh cilantro or parsley if desired, and purée briefly to incorporate.
4
Season with additional salt and spices to taste, if desired.
Chef's Notes
Advance Prep Prebake your spuds! Keep them whole and unpeeled, just give them a quick wash. Then, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 425/450 for 40–60 minutes (baking time varies based on the size of the spuds). Bake more than you need at a time, keep extras refrigerated for 4–5 days to use in other dishes — like salads, soups, pasta sauces, and more.
Spices Use a good quality chili powder that isn’t too hot. If you aren’t sure of the heat intensity, start with a lesser amount (or even less!), and then add more if desired. My kids like this with ½ tsp of chili powder, but you may want to add more. You can also substitute a chipotle powder or chipotle hot sauce, to taste.
1can chickpeas (rinsed and drained [about 1 3/4 cups home-cooked])
1cuporange sweet potato (pre-cooked and peeled)
2tbsptahini
1tspsalt (optional)
1tspchili powder (adjust to taste)
¼tspground cinnamon
1garlic clove (medium-large, sliced or quartered)
4 ½tbsplime juice (freshly squeezed)
3tbspwater (as needed to thin)
cilantro (fresh, or parsley — optional)
Directions
1
In a food processor, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, sweet potato, tahini, salt if using, ½ tsp of the chili powder, cinnamon, garlic, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of water.
2
Purée until smooth, gradually adding remaining water as desired to thin the dip, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3
Add fresh cilantro or parsley if desired, and purée briefly to incorporate.
4
Season with additional salt and spices to taste, if desired.
