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A bowl of roasted carrot hummus garnished with tender carrot slices and a sprig of parsley. The hummus features a swirled design with reddish spices and olive oil on top. Two pieces of flatbread rest beside the bowl on a rustic wooden surface.
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Roasted Carrot Hummus

Creamy homemade hummus with roasted carrots—hearty, cozy, and perfect for dipping.
Course Appetizer, dip, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword carrots, chickpea dip, chickpeas, dip, gluten-free, hummus, roasted carrot dip with feta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 174kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop 3-4 medium carrots into chunks. Toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until soft and slightly caramelized.
  • In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted carrots, garlic, tahini, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and smoked paprika. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  • Transfer carrot hummus to a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika before serving.
    Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 3932IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg