Roasted Carrot Hummus
A delicious dip for chips or vegetables. Try it on your favorite sandwich as a substitute for mayo or mustard! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 27kcal
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 4 carrots* roasted
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 1 tbsp tahini optional
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil more to achieve desired texture
- 1 clove garlic*
- juice of one lemon
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- herbs* of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 3 or 4 large chopped carrots in oil and bake until soft (30 minutes or so). Add to blender/processor.
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor except the olive oil. Pulse a bit and then turn it on low. Drizzle the olive oil in as the food processor runs until you achieve your desired texture.
- Chill in the refrigerator.
- Optional: To serve, drizzle high quality olive oil on top. Add additional seasoning with a sprinkle of paprika and chili powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg