Curried Sweet Potato Hummus

Name: Curried Sweet Potato Hummus
Yield: Makes about 2¼ cups
Ingredients: 1 small sweet potato, scrubbed (about 4 ounces); 1 15½-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained; ⅓ cup tahini (such as Soom), well mixed; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, finely grated or smashed to a paste with flat side of knife on cutting board; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt; 10 cranks freshly ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons melted virgin coconut oil; Crushed roasted, salted cashews, crushed red pepper flakes, and olive oil (for serving)

By Claire Saffitz

March 29, 2017

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Because sweet potatoes can be a bit heavy, let the food processor run at least a full minute, better yet two, so the texture of this hummus is extra light and smooth. This is one of five ways to riff on hummus—see more recipes here!

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