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Carrot Hummus With Ginger & Miso
4.3 from 9 votes

Carrot Hummus With Ginger & Miso

This fresh carrot hummus is made with raw carrots, ginger, garlic, lemon, and white miso. Inspired by the carrot-ginger salad dressing served in Japanese-American restaurants, this healthy oil-free hummus is lightly sweet and salty with a subtle kick of ginger. Perfect for dipping and spreading!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces carrot about 3 medium, trimmed and peeled
  • 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons ginger Approx a thumb-size piece of ginger root, peeled, chopped fresh
  • 1 large clove garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo bean rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or agave
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons white miso mellow
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water or oil or aquafaba, for consistency

Instructions

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  1. After washing and peeling the carrots, roughly chop into thick coins. Place carrots, ginger, and garlic in food processor or blender and process until finely chopped.
  2. Add garbanzos, tahini, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon miso (that's 3 teaspoons), and onion powder. Process until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasoning; if desired add another teaspoon maple syrup for sweetness and miso for saltiness and umami.
  4. Continue processing/blending until the hummus is smooth and fluffy. Drizzle in water 1 tablespoon at a time for consistency.

Notes

  • Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5115IU (102%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5115IU 102%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.