Description
Spicy paprika roasted carrot hummus brings Mediterranean warmth to your table, blending smoky carrots with creamy chickpeas. Smooth, earthy flavors invite you to savor each vibrant bite of this wholesome Middle Eastern-inspired dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 (15.5 ounces) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup tahini
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Olive oil, as needed
- Kosher salt, to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Warm pita or pita chips
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the roasting environment by heating the oven to 425°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice carrots and distribute them evenly across the prepared baking sheet, coating thoroughly with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Roast the seasoned carrots for 30-35 minutes until they become tender and slightly caramelized, developing deep flavor profiles.
- Allow the roasted carrots to cool for approximately 10 minutes, enabling them to release residual heat and moisture.
- Transfer cooled carrots to a high-powered blender or food processor, combining them with water, chickpeas, minced garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and salt.
- Blend the mixture until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, periodically scraping down the sides to ensure complete integration of ingredients.
- Adjust the texture by incorporating additional water if needed, aiming for a smooth and creamy hummus.
- Taste the mixture and fine-tune seasoning according to personal preference.
- Carefully transfer the finished hummus to a serving dish, creating an elegant presentation.
- Embellish the surface with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, delicate fresh dill, chopped chives, a light dusting of flaky sea salt, and a graceful drizzle of olive oil.
- Accompany the hummus with warm pita bread or crisp pita chips for an inviting and interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Roast carrots until they caramelize and develop deep, sweet flavors for maximum taste intensity.
- Use smoked paprika to add rich, smoky undertones that elevate the hummus beyond traditional recipes.
- Adjust water gradually to achieve perfect creamy consistency without making the hummus too thin.
- Swap chickpeas with white beans for a lighter, alternative protein option if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg