Sweet Potato Hummus
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255kcal
70m

Sweet Potato Hummus

Oct 2, 2026

Sweet Potato Hummus: a USDA child-care recipe for preschool menu planning. Original yield: 6 servings.

Preschool
Fat
11 g
Fat
Carbs
34 g
Carbs
Sugar
5 g
Sugar
Sodium
210 mg
Sodium
Protein
7 g
Protein
Calories
255 kcal
Calories
instructions
Instructions
Total Time
70 min
STEP 01

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.

STEP 02

Remove sweet potato flesh from skin and transfer to a large food processor.

STEP 03

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.

STEP 04

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).

STEP 05

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.

STEP 06

Portion with a No. 8 scoop (1/2 cup). Serve with pita bread, crackers, and/or veggies.

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ingredient

Ingredient (6 servings)

Ingredients (original recipe yield)
Sweet potatoes, whole, fresh
1 lb
Chickpeas, canned, low sodium, rinsed, drained
15 oz can
Tahini
¼ cup or 2 oz
Olive oil
2 Tbsp
Lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp
Paprika, ground
1 tsp
Salt
¼ tsp
Coriander, ground
¼ tsp
Cinnamon, ground
¼ tsp
allergy
Allergy Notice
Potential allergens to check: Sesame. Ingredient-based screening, not a certified allergen analysis. Check every packaged ingredient, substitution and cross-contact risk against the child's allergy plan.