Carrot Hummus

Submitted by Outta Here

"A tasty twist on an old favorite. Serve with pita chips, vegetable sticks or crackers. Cook time is chill time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup carrot, chopped (no need to peel)
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (chickpeas)
• 1⁄4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin (or more to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a saucepan with a lid, cook carrots in boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender; drain.
2. In a food processor, combine cooked carrots, beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt. Cover and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides a couple of times. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in parsley.
3. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. (If too thick, stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached).
5. Serve with suggested dippers.