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Roasted Carrot Hummus
Serves 4 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
I always like to keep hummus on hand to avoid food emergencies. Blending in roasted carrots provides great color, added nutrition and taste to mix things up.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch carrots, cleaned and halved (feel free to leave unpeeled if the carrots are are the younger side)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 pint store bought hummus (or homemade)
- Fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- Serve with raw veggies and seeded crackers
Chef Tips
Consider serving the hummus warm with roasted meats, fish or veggies.
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425. Line a tray with parchment paper. Drizzle with some olive oil and season with salt. Roast until tender and evenly browned. About 15 minutesRemove and allow to cool slightly,.
Step 2
Roughly chop the carrots and place into a food processor with the hummus and blend until smooth. Season with fresh lemon juice and salt to taste.