Hummus METAMORPHOSIS

Think Beyond Pita

Toasted whole-grain pita or pita chips make a great dipping companion (aka dipper), but there are plenty of other options for loading up on all the goodness:

Sliced jicama
Roasted sweet potato rounds
Vegetable chips (sweet potato, beet or taro)
Endive leaves
Tortilla chips
Whole-grain crackers
Bell pepper slices
Radish slices

Sweet Potato Hummus Bowl

SERVES 4.

HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES.

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES.

2 cups roasted, peeled and mashed sweet potato*
1¼ cups store-bought or homemade plain hummus (about 10 oz)
⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper, optional
¼ tsp dried oregano

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: toasted pine nuts, cilantro, crispy leeks (recipe below)

vegetables chips (such as sweet