Recipe: Sweet Potato Hummus

This sweet potato hummus contains no fat and is a tasty treat. Even kids love it! Try dipping whole-wheat pita chips in it or using it instead of mayo as a sandwich spread.

Ingredients

• 1 18-ounce sweet potato, baked, with skin removed
• 1 (4-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, with blackened skin removed
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, fine dice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a food processor, puree the sweet potato, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne and salt.
2. Process mixture until it’s fairly smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Servings: 4
Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 130
Carbohydrate: 28 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 460 mg