Roasted Carrot Hummus with Za’atar Spice
A delicious and fluffy Vegan hummus made using roasted carrots, roasted garlic, and canned chickpeas
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (not the whole can)
- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- a pinch red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning
- 1/2 cup ice cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 415 degrees F. Toss carrots and garlic with some olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until fork tender. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the roasted carrots, along with the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, a pinch of red chili flakes and za’atar seasoning to a food processor or a high speed blender and mix.
- While the blender is running, add 1/2 cup of ice cold water.
- Mix until smooth.
- Top with added olive oil and za’atar prior to serving.
Notes
- *If you have large carrots, make sure to cut them so they cook evenly. But if you have smaller carrots you can roast them whole, without cutting.
- *If you have organic, clean carrots, you don't necessarily have to peel them, especially if you are in a rush.
- *Make sure to use a food processor or a high speed blender.
- *Make sure to use ice-cold water. This makes the hummus texture fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.2g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Potassium: 432mg