Roasted Carrot Hummus is a healthy nutrient rich dip or sandwich spread with fantastic flavor. The recipe is quite easy to make too.
Roasted Carrot Hummus
I've been a bit hooked on roasted carrots lately & never make any secret of my love of legumes, so combining the two is a marriage made in heaven in my book. Since I had 2 cans of chick peas on hand and a few carrots in the back of the veggie bin, a roasted carrot hummus recipe was soon in the works.
As a starting point, I used a traditional hummus recipe from Cooking Light rather than how I usually make my hummus (since I tend to go a bit heavy on the lemon). I did need to make more alterations beyond adding the carrots, to reach to right hummus consistency while keeping the flavors in-line. Most of these were related to needing more liquid to compensate for the roasted carrots.
The recipe made a nice big batch of carrot hummus. Roasting the carrots both brought out the sweetness in them and softened them for blending. The fresh garlic was also roasted, so it wouldn't be as sharp in flavor. I enjoyed the hummus as is, and added Vietnamese Chili-Garlic sauce to some of it for a bit of kick. Now that I really liked... hot-savory-sweet hummus.... yum!
Roasted Carrot Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ pound carrots
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup + ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 15-16 oz cans chick peas (garbanzo beans)
- ¼ cup Sesame Tahini
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel carrots. chop off ends and slice on the diagonal into approx 1 inch thick pieces. Peel garlic cloves.
- Mix the carrots & garlic in ½ teaspoon oil and ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt. Lay out on shallow oven safe pan or baking sheet. Roast for 12 minutes, mix them up, and return to oven to roast 8 more minutes. Then set aside to cool.
- Add the roasted carrots and garlic to food processor, along with all the remaining ingredients. Pulse until smooth (you may need to stop & stir it with a spoon or spatula a couple times to get all of the hummus smooth).
More Vegetarian Recipes featuring Roasted Carrots
Smokey Roasted Carrot, Avocado & Black Bean Salad Recipe
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Now that I just love, especially with the kick of heat!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
That roasted flavor probably enhanced the hummus a ton. I also like that you included garlic - mmm!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I've made hummus before, but when I have, it's been pretty bland. I think that this recipe would be really delicious.
Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says
Last year I tried Hummus for the first time and I LOVED it! This looks super yummy and seems pretty easy to make! Thanks for sharing.
Kelsey Apley says
Yum sounds really good. I love hummus and this is a fun twist, so I will have to give it a go!
Tammy says
I think I need to try making this. I do not care for the hummus I've had in the past 'except' for one time when I had it at a Middle Eastern restaurant, that was so good and I assume it was because it was home made and not factory batched.
Jenny @ MyLittleMe says
I think I would like this. I love carrots and chickpeas, so I'm pretty sure I would. Saving to try later!
Lucero @We Are Earthformed says
I love hummus. Not so crazy about roasted carrots, but this recipe sounds good with all the herbs and spices. I might have to make a small batch of this hummus.
Jenn says
I am crazy for hummus. The carrots make it even healthier!
Marcie W. says
Roasting vegetables is the only real way to go. I'm sure the flavors blend wonderfully inside a creamy hummus.
Becca @ Mama B says
I love hummus and this looks SO good. I am pinning so I don't forget to try it.
HilLesha says
I'm a hummus addict. I definitely need to try this!
Donna says
I love hummus but I've never tried it with roasted carrots before. I can't wait to try this!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
Hummus is so good! This looks like a great recipe!
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I love the carrot dish you put it in. Perfect for easter.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
This is perfect for the next time I host a little get together. I bet it's a big hit.
Angela says
I love hummus! This Roasted Carrot Hummus Recipe looks very tasty!
Penelope Guzman (NYC Blogger) says
Wow, I never thought to incorporate carrot into it, that sounds really good.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
there is NOTHING better than roasted vegetables of any kind --- so of COURSE they'd be a good addition to hummus
Shell Feis says
I LOVE hummus but have never tried {or heard of} it being made from carrots! Yum!
Ty says
Oh my yum! That looks awesomely delicious!
Mickey says
I've never tried carrot flavored hummus, but this looks and sounds awesome. Thanks!
Lolo says
I would love this with some nice and crunchy pita chips!
Toni says
Oh my. I love carrots and I love hummus so this would be a great combo for me
April Decheine says
Never thought of using carrots, how darn creative. I love making homemade hummus!