(Note: this post was originally published on April 5, 2020. It has since been updated with some tweaks.)
I'm excited to introduce you to yet another hummus variation. This easy carrot hummus is one that I've made for years because I love its subtle orange color and its unique mix of earthy and sweet flavors.
As you've probably noticed, I have many hummus recipes here on the blog. There's Loaded Lemon Hummus that's bursting with freshness; herb-filled Green Goddess Hummus that's perfect for summer; and even Maple Sea Salt Hummus that's great for holiday parties. Want to go less traditional? There's my favorite summery Babagahummus, which is a hybrid of hummus and baba ganoush; and my whimsical Unicorn Hummus, which gets its colors from superfood powders.
In my opinion, hummus is one of the most perfect appetizer foods. It's protein-rich enough to feel substantial, yet light-enough to not be overly filling. You can make it in advance (= easy!) and garnish it to look fancy. Plus, you can serve it with whatever assemblage of crackers, chips, or veggies works for you. I think you're going to love this non-traditional carrot dip.
Like the name implies, carrot hummus is just hummus with cooked carrots blended into the chickpeas. Although adding carrots to hummus is decidedly non-traditional, it's a lovely pairing because the carrots are earthy and subtly sweet. They also have the most beautiful color.
Because of these diverse flavors, this carrot dip can really transcend seasons. It works with comforting fall foods because of the root veggie connection, and also with spring foods because carrots are such an iconic spring and Easter ingredient.
This easy carrot hummus recipe has a secret twist. Most recipes call for roasted carrots; while that's a delicious approach to making this dip, it can also take a quite a bit of time. You'll see that the recipe here instead uses steamed carrots because cooking them that way takes a fraction of the time. While you can absolutely use roasted carrots if you prefer, I usually use steamed since I often find myself making this carrot dip at the last minute for a happy hour party. No worries if you don't have a steamer basket, you can boil the carrots instead.
Hosting guests? This quick and easy carrot hummus is a very make-ahead friendly appetizer. You can make the hummus a day or two in advance, store it in a tightly-sealed container in the fridge, and then garnish it just before you're ready to eat.
Tahini plays a key role in this carrot dip recipe, both in terms of its flavor and its texture. Thanks to tahini, this hummus is deliciously creamy and nutty. Tahini also adds some extra protein and some healthy fats.
I can't emphasize how important it is to use a high-quality tahini in this recipe though. Many mainstream brands are bitter, grainy, or gloppy. I always use the tahini from Seeds of Collaboration, which is slightly sweet, subtle, and incredibly smooth and creamy. Use the code ROGUE at check-out to get 20% off your order.
Here's what you'll need for this easy carrot hummus recipe, as well as some thoughts, tips, and possible substitutions. If you make any substitutions, I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below.
One final tip. Make a big batch of this carrot dip, have some as an appetizer for a weekend get-together, then keep the leftovers to use throughout the week. Hummus is a great addition to salads, salad dressings, pasta sauces, and sandwiches; it's a wonderful way to add plant-based protein to almost any meal.
I'm excited for you to try this non-traditional but surprisingly easy carrot hummus. It's one I make frequently since it goes beautifully with a lot of different flavor profiles. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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This colorful hummus recipe gets its unique flavor from earthy, sweet carrots. Unlike many carrot hummus recipes, this one comes together in less than 20 minutes thanks to a sneaky shortcut.
For the Hummus
For Garnishing
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