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Carrot Hummus

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrots (2 medium), chopped
  • 15 oz. garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic quartered
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
  • Assorted dippers – crackers, pita wedges, carrots, celery

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, cook chopped carrots, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 6-8 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • In a food processor, combine cooked carrots, beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Stir in parsley.
  • Cover and chill for at least one hour. If necessary, stir in enough water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach dipping consistency. If desired, garnish with carrot and/or lemon peel. Serve with assorted dippers.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1499IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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