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Roasted Carrot Hummus
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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
25 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 carrot peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste, freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

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.