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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 fresh carrots (about 3 medium), trimmed and peeled
- 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger Approx a thumb-size piece of ginger root, peeled.
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, 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 mellow white miso
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water, oil, or aquafaba, for consistency
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning; if desired add another teaspoon maple syrup for sweetness and miso for saltiness and umami.
- Continue processing/blending until the hummus is smooth and fluffy. Drizzle in water 1 tablespoon at a time for consistency.
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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: 6servings
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.