5-Minute Carrot Hummus

Carrot hummus in a white ramekin with raw veggies on a white rectangular plate.

Learn how to make delicious Carrot Hummus in just 5 minutes. This quick and easy recipe uses raw carrots for a time-saving twist!

Course Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Diet Diabetic, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 3

Blending 2

Total Time 5

Servings 2-tablespoono servings

Calories 69kcal

Author Kristi

Equipment

1 Blender use a high-speed blender for a creamy hummus
1 tamper Use a tamper made to be used with your blender. The one provided in this link is an example of what a tamper is.
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

15½ ounces canned chickpeas One 15½ ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained.
2 carrots Medium sized. One cup sliced raw carrots.
3 tablespoons tahini
¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
3 cloves garlic skins removed
3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
1¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, adding the carrots last.
15½ ounces canned chickpeas, 3 tablespoons tahini, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1¼ teaspoon salt, 2 carrots
Start on low speed. Gradually increase the speed, blending until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
Serve right away or store in an airtight container and refrigerate to be enjoyed later.

Notes

Nutrition information is estimated using a database that this owner is not responsible for maintaining. Exact nutrition information depends on actual ingredients and amounts used when making this recipe. And remember, there is so much more to food than what you will find on a Nutrition Facts Label. :)

Use a tamper to keep the ingredients moving as it blends.
I've made this in a food processor and there were small pieces of carrot that didn't blend in well. See the picture in the post for what it looked like.
Basil and thyme are optional but add a nice subtle flavor. If you like the taste of cumin, add a pinch of it before blending.
If you like your hummus extra creamy, try roasting the carrots first or add another tablespoon of olive oil.
You can make this hummus without oil, but it will be very gritty and not creamy.
Salt is a key ingredient in this hummus recipe. It was hard to decide how much to recommend adding. If you aren't used to salty food, start by adding only one teaspoon of salt.
If you are used to saltier food, taste the hummus after it is finished blending before deciding to add more.

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