Smoked Roasted Carrot Hummus

Name: Smoked Roasted Carrot Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1⁄3 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, plus more for garnish; 2 cloves garlic, smashed

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This bean-free hummus is a tasty twist on the traditional and a great way to use up those forgotten carrots in the back of the crisper drawer.

Serves: 12Prep: 20 minutesCook: 40 minutesTotal: 1 hourDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 12

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
2 cloves garlic, smashed

Directions

Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Transfer carrots to the bowl of a food processor, add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 4
Garnish with additional olive oil and smoked paprika if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.