## Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
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**Prep Time**: 15 minutes
**Bake Time**: 45 minutes
**Total Time**: 1 hour
**Servings**: 4
## Introduction:
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and nutritious Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing recipe today. It’s a wholesome meal that’s as satisfying as it is colorful. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or whenever hunger strikes, you can never go wrong with this recipe!
## Why Make This Recipe
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing is not just a charming display of colors; it’s also a perfect blend of nutrients your body needs. It’s high fiber content from the sweet potato and chickpeas aids digestion while the hummus dressing packs a punch of protein. With each bite, you get to savor a delicious, heart-healthy serving.
## How to Make Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
Savory, tasty, and wholesome, the Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing recipe does not need expert skills to prepare. Follow the detailed steps below:
### Ingredients:
– 4 medium sweet potatoes
– 1 cup cooked chickpeas
– 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
#### Hummus Dressing:
– 1/2 cup plain hummus
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon water (to thin, if needed)
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
### Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, puncture them several times with a fork, then spread them out on a baking sheet.
2. Bake for around 45 minutes or until tender and can be easily prodded with a fork.
3. In a bowl, mix chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and season with salt and pepper then toss until it’s adequately mixed.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and smoked paprika. If you want a thinner consistency, add water.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, make a slit down the center of each sweet potato then open them by gently pressing the ends.
6. Fill each sweet potato with the chickpea mixture and drizzle generously with the hummus dressing. If you like, you can garnish with extra parsley.
## How to Serve Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing:
Serve this vibrant dish hot or warm as a main course with a side salad or alone for a satisfying lunch.
## How to Store Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing:
This dish is best when consumed immediately after cooking. If needed, store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator and use within 2-3 days.
## Tips to Make Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
– Make sure to thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes as they will be eaten with the skin on.
– Aim for uniform fork piercings on the potatoes for evenly cooked results.
– Mix your filling ingredients well to ensure each spoonful is bursting with flavor.
## Variations (if any)
Feel free to add your favorite veggies or proteins to this recipe. Spinach, grilled chicken, or tofu would make great additions.
## FAQs
1. **Can I prepare this recipe with regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?**
Absolutely! If sweet potatoes aren’t your preference, this recipe can also work with regular potatoes.
2. **Can I use a different type of hummus for the dressing?**
Definitely. You can experiment with other types of hummus such as roasted garlic or red pepper.
3. **Can I swap out parsley for another herb?**
For sure! Feel free to use others herbs such as dill or cilantro, but remember it will alter the flavor of the dish slightly.