Meet the pimped version of hummus. This union has taken my tastebuds (and inability to stop snacking) to a whole new level. What’s more is that with every bite you are fueling your system with beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and protein (which barely scratches the surface of its nutritional resume). So sit back, buckle up and get your Best Seed Crackers ready because your tastebuds are about to take off!
Servings
8
Ready In:
10 mins
Calories:
180
Good For:
Snack
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (12–14 ounces), cooked and mashed
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 1⁄4 cup tahini
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, halved
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Nutrition Facts
| Servings | 8 |
|
Amount per Serving |
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| Calories | 180 |
| Total Fat | 10. g |
| – Saturated Fat | 1.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 415 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g |
| – Total Sugars | 12.6 g |
| Protein | 5.0 g |
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and purée until smooth. This goes great with ‘The Best Seed Crackers’!
Tip
Serve with vegetables or seed crackers. To reduce sodium content per serving, cut added sea salt to half of current amount, add some pepper, or increase the other spices to desired taste.
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