Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 15-oz (425-g) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-oz (425-g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 c (200 g) orange sweet potato, cooked and peeled
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) tahini
• 1 tsp (5 mL) iodized salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) cinnamon
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 to 4 1/2 tbsp (60 to 67.5 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 to 1 tsp (2.5 to 5 mL) chili powder
• to taste fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) *optional