2 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes
2 large whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp olive oil, dived
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp each cumin and sea salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
In a small bowl combine sweet potatoes, garlic and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix well. Transfer mixture to a small baking pan. Roast uncovered at 425F for about 20 minutes until are tender. Stir occasionally. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Add roasted potatoes, garlic, 1 tbsp oil and all remaining ingrediants to a food processor. Pulse on and off until mixture is smooth. Add water if needed. Chill at least 3 hours before serving to let flavours delveop. Serve with cucumber (if you like that sort of thing), red peppers, rice crackers or pita wedges.
Serving: 1/4 Cup 106 calories
Recipe from The LooneySpoons Collection via Leader Post (Feb 2, 2013)