Roasted sweet potato and white bean dip

  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
•2 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes •2 large whole garlic cloves, peeled •2 tbsp olive oil, divided •1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed •3 tbsp tahini •3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice •1 tsp pure maple syrup •½ tsp each ground cumin and sea salt •¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper •1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
In a small bowl, combine sweet potatoes, garlic cloves and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix well. Transfer mixture to a small baking pan. Roast uncovered at 425°F for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even roasting. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Add roasted potatoes, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil and all remaining ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until mixture is smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

Chill at least 3 hours before serving to let flavors develop. Serve with cucumber rounds, bell pepper strips, brown rice crackers or whole-grain pita wedges.





Serving Size: Makes about 3 cups dip

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KSUGIRL93.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 88.2
  • Total Fat: 4.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 179.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

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