Silky Carrot Hummus

This yummy and healthy dip/spread recipe comes from the wonderful book "Mon premier dîner végétarien" by Alice Hart. It makes for a very soft, silky hummus that has a slightly sweet flavour from the carrots.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large carrot, chopped
• 1  pinch salt
• 1 (175 g) can chickpeas, drained (can soak and cook your own equivalent, too)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon tahini (I used white tahini)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or use lemon juice)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook carrot with the pinch of salt in boiling water until very tender (about 8 minutes). Drain and combine with the other ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Blend until smooth. I used a hand-held blender for this and left a few chunks of carrot intact for texture.
3. Serve with dippers of your choice.