Rainbow Carrots with Hummus (Printable Version)

Tender roasted rainbow carrots served with creamy homemade tahini hummus

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Roasted Rainbow 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

→ For the 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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.
05 - Add cold water a tablespoon at a time while blending to reach your desired consistency. Taste 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 roasted carrots become impossibly sweet while the hummus stays creamy and tangy
  • Its the kind of dish that makes people ask, Did you really make this
02 -
  • The hummus tastes infinitely better after it sits for 10 minutes, so make it first and let the flavors meld
  • Dont crowd the carrots or theyll steam instead of roast, leaving you with soggy vegetables instead of caramelized ones
03 -
  • Buy thinner carrots if you can find them, they roast more evenly and look elegant on the platter
  • The hummus will keep in the fridge for up to a week, just stir in a splash of water before serving
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