Rainbow Carrots with Hummus (Printable)

Tender roasted rainbow carrots paired with creamy homemade tahini hummus for a vibrant Mediterranean appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Carrots

01 - 1 lb rainbow carrots, peeled and trimmed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Tahini Hummus

07 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 1/4 cup tahini
09 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
14 - 2-3 tbsp cold water
15 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the rainbow carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding cold water one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
05 - Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed.
06 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
07 - Arrange the roasted carrots on a platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve alongside the hummus.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of rainbow carrots intensifies in the oven, creating caramelized edges that make you forget youre eating vegetables
  • Homemade hummus is shockingly simple and infinitely creamier than anything from a tub, plus you can control exactly how much garlic goes in
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to steam instead of roast—give those carrots room and theyll reward you with actual caramelization
  • Hummus tastes better after it sits for 15 minutes, giving the flavors time to meld and the garlic to mellow slightly
03 -
  • Peeling chickpeas before blending creates the silkiest hummus youve ever tasted—worth the extra five minutes if you have time
  • Letting the carrots cool slightly on the baking sheet helps them develop even more flavor from their own caramelized juices
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