This smoky sweet potato hummus is kicked up a notch with sweet potatoes, chipotle and lime. Ready in 20 minutes, this is a healthy, protein-packed snack!
Homemade hummus is about a thousand times more delicious than the store-bought stuff. It is also SO easy to make in a variety of flavors, like these 7 Amazing Hummus Recipes. This smoky sweet potato hummus is delicious and flavorful and super creamy thanks to the sweet potato!
Hummus is such a great protein-packed snack for serving with pita chips, crackers, or veggies.
While I love a good classic homemade hummus, sometimes it's fun to get creative with the flavors.
This smoky hummus recipe is a reader (and personal) favorite! It's slightly sweet, smoky, creamy, and delicious.
Reasons you'll ♡ smoky sweet potato hummus
- it's vegan and gluten-free
- a fun and unique spin on hummus with sweet and smoky flavors
- protein-packed and is great for meal prep
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Let's talk ingredients
- sweet potato - which we will be steaming before pureeing into the hummus
- chickpeas - you can use canned cooked chickpeas, but for the creamiest hummus, I like to cook my own chickpeas from scratch
- chickpea liquid- don't throw it away, we are adding it into the hummus to make it creamy and smooth
- garlic, tahini, and olive oil - essential for any great hummus recipe
- adobo sauce - from a can of chipotle peppers...add in 1-2 chipotles to make it spicy!
- spices - salt, cumin, coriander, chili powder
- lime - to balance out the rest of the flavors and bring a little southwest flair to the hummus
Meal prep tips
- start by steaming your sweet potato - you can do this on the stove or in your Instant Pot
- reserve the liquid from your can of chickpeas to add in to thin out your hummus as needed
- you will need a food processor for this recipe, a high powered blender *may* work but has not been tested
- storage - this hummus keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week and can be frozen for up to 3 months
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Is this hummus spicy?
If you add the chipotle pepper, it will be slightly spicy. To make the hummus smoky without the spice, skip the chipotle pepper and just go for adobo sauce.
Up the spice factor by adding 2 chipotle peppers - or more to taste.
Can hummus be frozen?
Yes! I like to freeze mine in mason jars (leave ¼ empty to account for expansion, and leave the lids ajar until frozen solid).
Can I use chickpeas cooked from scratch (instead of canned chickpeas) for these hummus recipes?
You absolutely can, and your hummus will be even smoother. Swap the chickpea canning liquid with cooking liquid, but reduce it by half, adding in more at the end if needed.
See my Instant Pot Chickpeas Recipes.
Looking for more hummus recipes?
- Creamy Avocado Hummus
- Black Bean Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Roasted Garlic and White Bean Hummus
- Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus
This post was originally published in 2014. It has been republished in 2020 with new photos, recipe tips and a video.
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Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus
Ingredients
- 11 oz sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes -300 g, roughly 3.5 cups or 2 small sweet potatoes)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 15 oz chickpeas (or 19 oz; drained but reserve the liquid)
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1-2 chipotle pepper (optional; for spice)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- chickpea canning or cooking liquid (reserve from can or pot)
Instructions
- Fill a pot with 2 inches of water. Add a steamer basket and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- To a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the lime juice, garlic, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, adobo sauce, chipotle, spices and sweet potato.
- Blend on high and drizzle reserved chickpea liquid through the chute until you have the consistency you'd like.
- Scrape sides of food processor and process until completely smooth.
- Serve with pita bread, veggies or crackers.
Storage
- This hummus may be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Rachel says
Just made this and it's soooo yummy! I started making homemade hummus a few weeks ago out of desperation because we no longer live by a Tader Joes and I haven't found any other store bought hummus that I enjoy. This is fantastic, smokey, smooth...so creamy!
Denise says
Hi Rachel! I'm so glad you liked the hummus...it is so easy to make, and I much prefer it over store-bought...although I haven't had the good fortune to try Trader Joes hummus. Thanks for the kind comment 🙂
Jessie says
This recipe looks great! I am always playing with different flavors in my hummus. Plus the clients I work with are always amazed at how much cheaper homemade hummus is! I will be sharing this and trying it of course. I am new to the blogging myself. Inspired by yours. Take care.
Denise says
Hummus is so versatile, isn't it, Jessie! I have such a hummus addiction, I think there are 4 different types on my site...and more to come eventually! Hope you enjoy it, and I will be sure to check out your blog 🙂
Cara says
I made two batches of this last night so we can enjoy them as appetizers before our thanksgiving meal. My mother isn't a fan of spicy and when she learned I put a chipotle pepper in my first batch she said she was so dissapointed because she was looking forward to it. I had my husband run to the store and grab another can of garbanzo beans and whipped up a second batch using more sweet potato and little to no adobo sauce. I was liking it off the spatula. My spicy batch was a little too spicy (will prevent us from inhaling it) because my chipotle peppers were pretty large. I can't wait to enjoy this later today and think I'll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy all week! Just wanted to post and let others know that if the spice scares you leave it out because this recipe is worth keeping!
Denise says
Hi Cara,
Thanks so much for reporting back! For your second batch did you omit the adobo and the chipotle or just the adobo? In my experience the heat mostly comes from the chipotle, whereas the adobo adds more smokiness, however there may be differences amongst different brands. I'm glad you enjoyed the hummus, and you're going to be eating lots of hummus, it makes quite a big batch, doesn't it?
Susan says
Just made this. It is delicious!!! And very easy to make.
Denise says
Yay! Glad you liked the hummus, Susan! Thanks for reporting back 🙂
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
Hummus and sweet potatoes are two of my favorite things. I can't wait to try this!
Denise says
You should try it, Andrea! Report back here 🙂
Allison says
Welcome to the amazing world of food processors! I cannot live without mine. Love it! I use it for lots of homemade hummus and almond butter. This hummus looks insanely flavourful. Sweet potatoes, smokiness, chickpeas -yum! I'd like this for lunch. Great photos too, I'm drooling.
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Oh you are about to have SO much fun with your food processor! I use it the most for dips like hummus or onion dip. But it is amazing for making pie crust, chunky salsa, even homemade butter! Such a fun little kitchen gadget.
This sweet potato hummus sounds delicious! I love sweet potatoes, bet it gives the hummus great flavor!
Denise says
Agh so many new options now!! Pie crust!! I always had to use my stupid pastry blender tool. Yay!!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
I rarely take out my food processor, cause I hate cleaning up. Luckily my blender does the job well. This is a great spin on a hummus, looking forward to trying this recipe.
Denise says
I tried making a different hummus recipe in my blender {before it broke} and it was such a disaster :S Might have just been that recipe though...
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I am in love, like head over heels. This must be the best hummus recipe ever. Can you tell I'm a tad bit excited? I've never made hummus from scratch, but now I can't wait to give it a go. Mmmm. Pinned 🙂
Denise says
You should try making your own hummus, Kathi! It is soooo easy, and so delicious, too 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Oh I hardly ever use my blender (I use my immersion stick blender much more often), but I use the food processor ALL THE TIME!! It makes mincing and chopping so much easier! You'll love it. 🙂
This hummus looks awesome! I don't think I've ever heard of sweet potato hummus before but it's a great idea and I am loving the combo of spices. Yumm!
Denise says
Yes, I am excited at all the food-processor-possibilities in my life now...look out, world {LOL}
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Sweet potato hummus - excellent idea. I love all variations of hummus but haven't seen one mixed with sweet potato before. Pinning for later. Your pictures are lovely.
Denise says
Thank-you, Geraldine 🙂 Sweet potato gives this hummus the most amazingly smooth texture!
Denise says
Thanks, Arpita! Glad to see I'm not the only impulse shopper 🙂
Denise says
Thanks! It's definitely the best hummus I've ever eaten 🙂
Denise says
Sweet & spicy is my favorite flavor combo 🙂 Thanks, Sarah!
The Hungry Mum says
Do you know, we eat kilos of hummus in this house but I've never tried it with sweet potato. Sounds ammmmmazing 🙂
Denise says
You should try it! It was my first time using sweet potato in hummus, and I just loooved the texture!
Denise says
Hi Carolyn! Since sweet potatoes vary quite a bit in size, I can't tell you exactly how many sweet potatoes. 300g is roughly 2/3 of a pound or 10.5 ounces. I hope this helps!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Oh I love this! A little sweet from the potato and a spicy kick with the chipotle. I'd have a hard time not finishing off the entire thing!
Denise says
We had a hard time, too...it accidentally ended up as dinner one night. Ooops!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Congrats on the new purchase! My husband just handed me a stick blender with all sorts of attachments that he'd had hiding out in a cupboard for YEARS and you wouldn't believe how excited I am about it, sooooo ... I get it!
As for the hummus, it sounds like such a tasty version with all those lovely spices in. I've been craving making some hummus recently so this is another reminder to actually stop thinking and do it!
Denise says
New kitchen toys are so much fun, aren't they? I couldn't live without my immersion blender, thank goodness it still works!
Emma says
My food processor is currently broken, and it is making me so sad!! Congrats on your purchase 🙂 This hummus sounds fab, pinning it for when my processor is restored to its former glory 🙂
Denise says
I feel your pain, Emma! Hope you get a new one soon/get it fixed.
Anna @ One Prickly Pear says
I don't think I could live without a blender! If there was a fire, my blender would definitely be the one thing I take with me as I flee my apartment. Haha. I do not own a food processor, though. But, this post is really making me want to get one. This hummus looks just too good! 🙂
Denise says
Luckily I have an immersion blender, I couldn't live without my morning smoothies 😉 But my big blender (which was my dad's from the 1970s) is officially dead. What type of blender are you using, Anna?
Anna @ One Prickly Pear says
Oh, I have a very old, very noisy blender that is simply amazing. My parents got it as a wedding gift about 30 years ago. My mom gave it to me for my birthday a few years ago. Best. Present. Ever. 🙂
Denise says
Ha, that sounds like the blender I was using...it's a lovely olive green color, and seriously looks straight out of That 70's Show 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I am just like you when it comes to shopping, Denise! I don't really like comparing items too much, unless it something really expensive, because I like the instant gratification.
Congrats on getting a new food processor! Isn't it wonderful? Mine broke, so I can't wait to buy another one to try out this hummus. Looks delicious! I've been wanting to make hummus for such a long time, but don't want to try it just in a blender. Pinning for the future!
Denise says
Thanks, Gayle! Hummus doesn't work in the blender, believe me, I tried (when my blender still worked). New toys are fun!!