Sweet Potato Hummus

Cook the sweet potatoes - Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces; place in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Or, wrap each unpeeled potato in a paper towel and microwave on 'high' until tender, about 5 to 12 minutes (depending on your microwave). Let cool for a few minutes; slice down the middle and scoop out pulp. Place sweet potato in a food processor. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin, garlic, and 1/4 cup of the water. Process until smooth, approximately 1 minute. Add remaining water, if needed, and continue processing to achieve desired consistency. Add salt and pepper; stir to combine. Let cool. Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika before serving, if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.