This super simple hummus gets a holiday twist by adding sweet roasted carrots and finishing with a dash of cinnamon and honey.
Serve this with some fresh veggies and crackers as a fun and festive appetizer.
*This recipe, along with my Bacon Maple Brussels Sprouts and Sweet + Spicy Nuts, are all shown in the video below.
Roasted Carrot Hummus
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium carrots about 10 ounces, peeled and chopped into hearty chunks
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 5 cloves peeled garlic
- 1 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2-4 tablespoons water
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- *optional toppings: honey cinnamon, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Place carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and season with two teaspoon of olive oil, sweet paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper
- Roast until soft and tender 15-20 minutes, adding garlic cloves during final 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, place chickpeas in a food processor with remaining olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and two tablespoons of water and blend. Add more water as needed until smooth.
- Once the carrots and garlic have cooled, add to processor and finish blending until smooth. Scoop into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, honey and season with cinnamon. Serve with raw veggies, crackers, and/or chips.
- Hummus will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Debbie Robinson
I know the base of most hummus recipes is chickpeas, however, my family does not care for them. Is there a good substitute?
Thanks!
Dani
I’ve seen people make hummus from edamame,maybe you can try thathttps://tinyurl.com/yav3m867