Name: Roasted Carrot Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots (peeled and sliced); 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 3 tablespoons tahini; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 4 cinnamon sticks; fresh ground black pepper (to taste); garlic (minced, to taste)

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This Roasted Carrot Hummus is creamy, sweet, and has layers of flavor. It’s made from carrots, and is a bean-free hummus. Keep this healthy appetizer a Whole30 Hummus by serving it with chopped veggies, or add gluten free crackers or pita bread for a more traditional offering.

If you love hummus recipes, try my Pesto White Bean Hummus and this vibrant Beet Hummus.

A bright orange carrot hummus garnished with olive oil and pumpkin seeds.

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A Vibrant Whole30 Hummus Recipe

Insanely creamy, a bit sweet, with layers of flavor, this Roasted Carrot Hummus will have you hooked from the first bite!

A few years ago, I tried a Carrot Hummus at a restaurant here in Bend. I am allergic to chickpeas, so was thrilled they had a bean-free option.

It was so full of flavor, so creamy, and absolutely delicious. After thinking about it for a few weeks, I knew I needed to recreate it at home.

Roasted carrots are processed into dreamy perfection with TAHINI!, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. After it’s creamy and super smooth, it’s infused with fresh garlic and cinnamon flavors.

A veggie lovers dream! This makes a great snack option, appetizer, or even a salad, sandwich, or bowl topper!

This roasted carrot hummus recipe is great for a variety of diets – from Vegan, to Paleo and Whole30, everyone can enjoy this dip!

What You’ll Need

Carrots (lots of them!)
Tahini
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Sea Salt
Fresh Garlic Cloves
Cinnamon Sticks (a little ground ginger is great too!)
Black Pepper
Pumpkin Seeds, optional, to garnish
Fresh Dill, Parsley, or Cilantro, to garnish, optional, to garnish

The ingredients needed to make roasted carrot hummus.

How to Make Carrot Hummus

Step 1: Add sliced carrots to a baking sheet, and spray or drizzle and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast the carrots in the oven at 400º F for 30 minutes, until very tender and just starting to brown.

Step 2: Add the roasted carrots, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender with tamper stick.

Step 1 shows how to roast the carrots, and step 2 shows adding the carrots and other ingredients into a food processor.

Step 3: Process or blend the carrots until they form a very smooth and creamy mixture. Stop once in a while and push the carrots down into the blade, scraping the sides, to get the whole mixture processed well. The carrot hummus will become light and almost have a fluffy texture.

Step 4: Grate fresh garlic into the hummus, and mix it in. Taste, and adjust the lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste. The garlic flavor will intensify as it sits and the oils are released.

Step 2 shows processing the mixture until smooth, and step 4 shows grating garlic into the carrot hummus.

Step 5: Add the carrot hummus to a storage container, and press cinnamon sticks into the hummus, coating the sticks with hummus. Refrigerate for at least an hour to chill and infuse the hummus with cinnamon flavor.

Step 6: Serve the hummus optionally garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and pumpkin seeds.

Step 5 shows adding the hummus to a storage container and adding cinnamon sticks, and step 6 shows how to garnish the hummus.

How to Store Leftover Carrot Hummus

Store leftover carrot hummus in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Is Hummus Whole30?

No. Beans are not Whole30 compliant, so traditional hummus made with garbanzo beans is not compliant.

This roasted carrot hummus uses roasted vegetables in place of the beans, so it is Whole30 compliant.

Tips for Roasted Carrot Hummus

What goes well with Hummus?

Gluten Free Hummus Dippers

Veggies! We love cucumbers, celery, peppers, radishes, and cherry tomatoes
Gluten free crackers (like rice crackers or almond flour crackers)
Tortilla Chips

Whole30 Hummus Suggestions

Serve hummus with veggies
Top grilled meats or fish with hummus
Top salads with carrot hummus

What low carb vegetables can you eat with Hummus?

Sliced bell peppers
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Snap Peas
Cherry Tomatoes
Endive (so good!) or hearts of romaine
Raw Green Beans
Cucumbers
Sliced Zucchini (raw!)

Other Ways to Use Carrot Hummus

As a sandwich spread.
As a salad topper – it makes a great flavor addition! Shake some up with a couple tablespoons of lemon juice for some extra flavor.
Make hummus toast – spread a thick layer onto toast, and top with roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, avocado, or an egg.
Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables to add some flavor, healthy fats, and fiber.

How to Make Hummus Less Boring

If you find hummus boring, try dressing it up with some additional zest! Extra tahini, lemon juice, and garlic go a long way. If you’re into spice, add some red chili flakes or even some hot sauce into the mix.

This roasted carrot hummus has a mild cinnamon flavor, but kick it up a notch by adding some fresh or ground ginger as well.

The last tip is to serve it with dippers you really enjoy – from pita chips, to your favorite raw veggies!

Other Hummus Recipes

Beet Hummus, by Sunkissed Kitchen
Basil Pesto White Bean Hummus, by Sunkissed Kitchen
Roasted Cauliflower and White Bean Hummus, by Sunkissed Kitchen

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