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4.9 from 48 votes

Easy Carrot Hummus

This easy carrot hummus is bursting with flavor. It's quick and easy, plus the carrots give it a subtly sweet taste and beautiful orange color.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300g) chopped carrots
  • 1 can (15oz/400g) chickpeas (reserve the water from the can)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Tahini
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Steam or boil the carrots until soft. You could roast them too.
  2. Drain the chickpeas over a bowl to collect the chickpea water (aquafaba).
  3. Add the carrots and chickpeas, plus 2 tablespoon of the chickpea water, to a blender along with all the other ingredients.
  4. Blend for a few minutes until thick and creamy. You may need to scrape the sides down occasionally.
  5. Serve with vegetables or spread onto toasted sourdough.

Notes

  • I've simply steamed the carrots, but you could also boil or roast them for this hummus. I've done that often and it's delicious.
  • Add a large pinch of smoked paprika for a beautifully smoky taste.
  • Leave out the cumin and add in some fresh dill - it pairs well with carrots.
  • You can use a blender, hand blender or food processor to whiz up the hummus. A high speed blender gives best results, but with the other methods you'll just have to blend for a bit longer and scrape the sides down more often.
  • My trick for an extra soft and fluffy hummus is to add 2 tablespoon of the chickpea water (aquafaba) when blending. This is optional though!
  • Double this recipe for a party or crowd.
  • This recipe is great if your carrots are looking a bit old and past their best. Just whiz them into a tasty hummus and help to reduce food waste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4284IU (86%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4284IU 86%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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