Sweet Potato Hummus USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
This creamy hummus is a tasty twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the savory goodness of chickpeas, tahini, and spices. It pairs perfectly with pita and veggies.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATIONBeans, peas, and lentils as meat/meat alternate: ½ cup provides ¼ cup vegetable (¼ cup red/orange vegetable), 1.25 oz eq meat/meat alternate.Beans, peas, and lentils as vegetable: ½ cup provides ½ cup vegetable (¼ cup beans, peas and lentils, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable).SOURCEUSDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
Ingredients
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Ingredients
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
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Ingredients
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
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Ingredients
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
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Ingredients
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Servings
Measure
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
- 15 oz can Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup or 2 oz Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coriander, ground
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F degrees. Place sweet potatoes on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Prick potatoes 5 or 6 times prior to baking.Bake:Conventional oven: 375 °F for 50 minutes.Convection oven: 350 °F for 45 minutes.Bake sweet potatoes until flesh is fork tender.Critical Control Point:Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.Remove and cool.
- Remove sweet potato flesh from skin and transfer to a large food processor.
- Add drained chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, coriander, and cinnamon to the food processor. Puree for 4 minutes until all ingredients are smooth.
- Scrape down the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula and puree for another 15 seconds if needed or until hummus is smooth and creamy. (If hummus is too thick, slowly add up to 1/8 cup water as needed).
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours. Hold at 41 °F or lower.
- Portion with a No. 8 scoop (1/2 cup). Serve with pita bread, crackers, and/or veggies.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Sweet Potato Hummus USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
0 ½ cup
Calories
255
Total Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
210
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
34
g
11
%
Dietary Fiber
6
g
25
%
Total Sugars
5
g
6
%
Added Sugars included
10000
g
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
14743
IU
295
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes
The food safety temperatures are based on Federal consumer food safety guidance. Some information may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Yield / Volume