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Fire Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus with Pine Nuts

Europe’s Best® Fire Roasted Sweet Potato Slices are the heart and soul of this savoury hummus! The roasted sweet potatoes give the hummus a wonderful smokey flavour that complements the hints of cumin, garlic and cilantro. Serve with pita breads or fresh vegetables. It’s delicious.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: n/a
Freezing: not recommended
Serving: 3 cups (750mL)

Ingredients:

•   625mL (2 ½ cups) Europe’s Best® Fire Roasted Sweet Potato Slices, cooked according to package directions and cooled
•   19oz/540mL (1 can) chick peas, drained
•   2 cloves garlic, chopped
•   75mL (1/3 cup) tahina (sesame seed paste)
•   75mL (1/3 cup) yogurt or water
•   45mL (3 tbsp) olive oil
•   45mL (3 tbsp) lemon juice
•   4mL (3/4 tsp) salt
•   2mL (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
•   50mL (1/4 cup) toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
•   30mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh mint or cilantro

Preparation:

1.  In a food processor, combine sweet potatoes, chick peas and garlic. Puree until coarsely chopped.

2.  Add tahina, yogurt or water, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and cumin. Puree until smooth and creamy.

3.  Taste for seasoning and thin with additional water if desired. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with pine nuts and mint. Serve with pita breads, toasts or fresh vegetables.

Tips:

•   For a spicier version, add ¼ tsp (1mL) hot pepper sauce

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