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Roasted Carrot Hummus
Creamy homemade hummus with roasted carrots—hearty, cozy, and perfect for dipping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup Tahini
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop 3-4 medium carrots into chunks. Toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until soft and slightly caramelized.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted carrots, garlic, tahini, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and smoked paprika. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Transfer carrot hummus to a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika before serving.Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
3932IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3932IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.