Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Roast: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
• Assorted fresh vegetables and pita wedges

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place carrots and garlic in a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Roast until carrots are soft, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Transfer carrot mixture to a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, water, hot sauce, salt and spices. While processing, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Process until desired consistency. Transfer to a serving dish. If desired, drizzle with additional oil and hot sauce. Top with sunflower seeds. Serve warm or chilled with vegetables and pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 155 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-roasted-carrot-hummus/

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