Veg box stars SWEET POTATO

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe. The potatoes provide the creaminess usually supplied by chickpeas, and it's given a spicy kick with smoked paprika and chilli flakes

- LIBERTY MENDEZ

Spicy sweet potato hummus

SERVES 4-6 as a snack PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 30 mins EASY V

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), peeled and cut into 2cm cubes

3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

1/2 tsp chilli flakes, plus extra to serve (optional)

1 tsp smoked paprika

3 garlic cloves, unpeeled

2 tbsp tahini

1 lemon, juiced

vegetable crudités, breadsticks or crackers and pitted olives, to serve