In this video, Chef Ann demonstrates how to make an easy healthy snack that the whole family will enjoy. Chef Ann explains the health benefits of sweet potatoes and why to add them to your diet.

Recipe

Sweet Potato Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips

Yields about 3 cups

1 large sweet potato, baked and peeled

2 sprigs rosemary, chopped

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 can organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained

3 tablespoons tahini

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Pinch black pepper

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  1. Combine sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  2. Garnish with extra virgin olive oil and sweet paprika.
  3. Serve with pita chips.

1 package whole wheat pita bread, cut into 8 wedges each

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss pita wedges with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt. Lay evenly on baking sheet; toast until golden and lightly crisped, about 10 minutes.

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