Sweet Potato Garlic Dip

December 30, 2017

Baking sweet potatoes can be a little boring.  Try it as a dip or a spread with a whole grain chip, cracker, or pita!

Ingredients

• 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes (~4 cups)

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

• 1½ tsp. lemon juice

• ½ tsp. oregano

• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bake sweet potatoes at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Cool completely then peel and place into a medium bowl

2. Mash with a hand blender, a food processor, a potato masher, or a sturdy fork.

3. Optional step: sauté the garlic in the olive oil over low heat until aromatic

4. Add garlic, oil, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, and a dash of salt to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until uniform.

Happy Eating!