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Roasted Carrot Hummus

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Course Snack
Keyword hummus, carrot, healthy snack, easy snack
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 215

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 15 oz. canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • Zest and juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tbsp. tahini
  • 1/4-1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce
  • 3/4 tsp. salt (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place the carrots and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp. of olive oil; toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Roast until the carrots are soft, 20-25 minutes.
  • Transfer the roasted carrots to a food processor or blender. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, 1/4 cup water, hot sauce, remaining salt and spices.
  • While processing, add the remaining oil. Process until it reaches your desired consistency. Add the remaining water if needed, keeping in mind that hummus thickens when refrigerated.

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Notes

Serve warm or chilled with vegetables and pita wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7228IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg