Roasted Carrot Hummus
Protein packed roasted carrot hummus is the creamiest, fun twist on regular hummus. It's super simple, packed with protein and a creamy dreamy snack time dip or sauce to have on your fave foods. A perfect addition to any sandwich, wrap or crudité platter.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tin chickpeas
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 60 ml ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- water to reach desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175c
- Toss the carrot sticks with the cumin seeds and olive oil and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the carrots are cooked and golden.
- Place the hot roasted carrots and the chickpeas in a blender and add the tahini and garlic cloves.
- Blend on medium to break down the chickpeas and carrots.
- Slowly trickle in the olive oil and the lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Trickle in hot water until you have the desired consistency.
- Makes about 2 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7660IU | Vitamin C: 17.8mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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