Baked Sweet Potato (with Hummus Dressing)

Sweet Potato is a root vegetable and a very good source of complex carbohydrates. It can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. It is also packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. Due to the fiber, it helps in promoting gut health and strengthen the immune system. Various research and studies also suggests that it has cancer fighting properties.

Yield: 1 baked sweet potato
Time: 40 min
Calories: 230.62kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 230.62kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.16g | Protein: 6.19g | Fat: 2.18g | Sugar: 0.03g | Sodium: 2.44g | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium

INGREDIENTS 

1 Sweet Potato
1 tbsp Hummus
1 Garlic, chopped
2 tbsp Water
1 tbsp Chickpeas, boiled
1 tsp Salt 
1 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
Coriander leaves, to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash and dry the sweet potato, make holes using a fork and put in the oven to bake at 200 degrees for around 40min
2. Meanwhile make hummus using our recipe or use a store bought hummus.
3. Add chopped garlic, salt, pepper and water in 1 tbsp of hummus to make a dressing
4. When sweet potato is baked completely, cut it vertically
5. Pour over chickpeas, salt, cumin, hummus dressing and garnish with coriander leaves
6. Enjoy guilt-free! 😋