Ingredients

1

large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (10 to 12 oz)

2

teaspoons olive oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

container (8 oz) plain hummus

1

teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Sesame seed, if desired

Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Food Should Taste Good™ peppercorn blend brown rice crackers, as desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, toss sweet potato with oil and salt. Arrange on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes; stir. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until tender and beginning to brown. Cool 15 minutes.

In food processor, place cooled sweet potato, hummus, paprika, cumin and lemon juice. Cover; process until smooth. If needed, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

To serve, spoon hummus onto serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seed and parsley. Serve with crackers.