Carrot Hummus
Roasted carrots and garlic are transformed into a healthy party dip in this Carrot Hummus recipe. Easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients, it’s a naturally vegan snack to serve with veggies and pita for dipping.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 carrots chopped into bite-size pieces
- 3 garlic cloves peeled whole
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of salt
- 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin plus more to taste
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cilantro roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Add the chopped carrots, garlic, olive oil, and salt to a small bowl then stir to combine. Transfer to a baking sheet, then roast for 15-20 minutes until the carrots are soft; transfer to your food processor; pulse 5-6 times.
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and cilantro and blend. With the motor running, pour the olive oil and water in through the top until the hummus is mostly smooth (you may need to scrape down the sides once or twice).
- Transfer to a bowl, then garnish with additional olive oil, cilantro and a pinch of salt and cumin. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6827IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg
