Spicy Sweet Potato Dip

Serve this creamy, spicy sweet potato dip warm and with crunchy celery and jicama sticks.

Guest Post By: Marisol Perez, Dominican University Nutrition Graduate Student

Move over classic chickpea hummus. Sweet potatoes are the new “it” food. Not only are they packed with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, phosphorus and fiber; sweet potatoes are a low glycemic index food. That means they can help smooth out blood sugar highs and lows. This spicy sweet potato dip is the perfect party-pleasing app. To save time, make the sweet potatoes earlier in the day. When it’s time to get your party started, simply assemble, heat and let your guests eat.

For more quick and easy sweet potato recipes like Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Sweet Potato Fries, download  Eat Healthy Homemade Meals, a FREE app available at iTunes and Google Play.

Spicy Sweet Potato Dip 

12 servings

Prep Time =15 minutes

Cook Time = 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoon chopped jalapeno peppers (seeded optional)
• 2 tablespoon finely diced yellow onion
• 2 tablespoon finely diced garlic
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil water in a large pot. Add sweet potatoes and cook until very tender, approximately 25 minutes. Test with a fork.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Drain and cool sweet potatoes for approximately 10 minutes and place into medium-size bowl.
4. Add the jalapeno peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil, season with salt and pepper if using. Mix contents with electric mixer or mash by hand until creamy. Transfer to 1-quart baking dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, serve with corn chips or your favorite veggie and enjoy!

Nutrition Information per serving (1/4 cup): 77 calories, 1 gram protein, 11 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 18 milligrams sodium, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams sugar

Note: Original photo by Marisol Perez.