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Roasted Carrot Hummus
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Roasted Carrot Hummus

Roasted Carrot Hummus has more healthy nutrients than plain hummus, and this easy carrot hummus recipe is flavorful and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Keyword: Carrot Hummus, Roasted Carrot Hummus
Servings: 16
Author: Christi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. baby carrots
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup tahini (see notes)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic whole cloves - peeled
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher Salt (add more to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Toss the baby carrots, peeled whole garlic cloves, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast the carrots at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes, stirring half way through. Allow the carrots to cool to room temperature.
  • Once the carrots have cooled, add the roasted garlic and carrots, chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse in 5 - 10 second intervals until combined. You may need to scrape the sides. Turn the food processor on the low setting and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil through the feed tube, one tablespoon at a time. Pulse again until smooth and creamy or until you reach your desired consistency. Do a taste test and add additional salt if necessary. I added an additional 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with fresh-cut veggies, pita chips or warm naan bread.

Notes

  • The tahini is optional, so you can omit it if you would like a tahini-free hummus, or you can use my easy Sunflower Tahini recipe that is super yummy!
  • You can store hummus in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. It actually tastes even better after it has been refrigerated overnight, allowing the flavors to meld.
  •  Hummus is great served with pita chips or warm naan bread on a Mezze Platter. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches, as a Salad topping, or as a dip for this Healthy Falafel.
Optional Garnish