Irresistibly creamy, sweet, and nutty, this dip is as delicious as it is healthy. Packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich sweet potatoes, turmeric, and black pepper, this is a double dip you can feel good about.

By / Photography By | December 11, 2019

Ingredients

Turmeric Sweet Potato Spread
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dukkah spice mix
Dukkah Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Make the Turmeric Sweet Potato Spread

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Wrap sweet potato tightly in aluminum foil and roast for 30-45 minutes until cooked through and tender. 

Allow the sweet potato to cool and remove the skin. Place sweet potato, tahini, salt, turmeric, black pepper, olive oil, and garlic into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water to reach desired consistency. 

Pour into a bowl or spread onto a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dukkah spice mix (see recipe). Serve with warm pita, chips or crudités. 

Make the Dukkah Spice Mix

Mix ingredients together until combined. Makes extra.

 

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Ingredients

Turmeric Sweet Potato Spread
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dukkah spice mix
Dukkah Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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