Easy to make but with a fancy feel, this roasted carrot hummus is the perfect transition treat as we move from summer to fall! The flavor is unreal! Great as a healthy snack or appetizer.
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The warmness of fall and light and airy feel of summer come together in the most perfect dip begging for some amazing crackers. Easy to put together but with a fancy feel, this roasted carrot hummus is the perfect transition treat as we start a new season!
Roasted Carrot Hummus
I’m going to own this one outright, back to school is killing me. The schedules and lunches and organization that was all lost during our care free summer is back with a vengeance and I am having a hard time jumping on the train. I need a slower transition before I completely combust.
The first thing I am tackling is food. With both my big boys in school this year, I have double the starvation. Have you ever seen 2 little children take down a pantry of snacks? It’s not pretty. If I have to hear, “But MOM I am hungry!” one more time, I may lose it.
Kids love carrots. Kids love hummus. Why not combine the two?
What can I serve with hummus?
When it comes to food I love texture. Since hummus is soft, I love pairing it with something crunchy. The crackers from Simple Mills are some of my favorite! Amazing texture, great taste. And my kids love them!
Not only are they made with a short list of ingredients, but you know what the ingredients are and they are all simple and whole food based! No artificial alien like things that you have to look up, and even then don’t understand.
There is one more thing that made me love these crackers. They are strong! You can dip them without the cracker crumbling. I know, weird of me to mention, but there is nothing worse than a million crumbled crackers in your dip that get mushy and pretty much ruin it. EWE.
As if all this wasn’t enough, for all you allergy peeps out there, these are certified gluten-free and free of grains, dairy (minus the few cheddar flavors), soy, corn & artificial colors, flavors & preservatives.
Other things that pair perfectly with hummus
- Veggies
- Pita
- Chips
- Bread
- As a spread for your sandwich
- as a topper for baked potatoes
- Thin it out and use it as a salad dressing
- Put it on toast
- Use it to decorate and make cute things (plus keep your kids busy, bonus yes!)
Are carrots and hummus good?
Not only do I love dipping carrots in hummus, because crunch, but adding roasted carrots into the hummus brings the flavor to the next level! It adds veggies, more nutrients and basically makes a perfect dip.
How to choose the best beans for this recipe
I used something different here, white beans instead of chickpeas. I loved the creamy flavor they added and the smooth texture. When choosing which type of bean you should use, think about the end result you want.
Adding the white beans definitely makes it more creamy. The chickpeas give a more bean like flavor and make it more light and fluffy in my opinion.
What types of carrots work best?
Any type of carrots works here, but I prefer the regular large carrots. When roasted these give a more traditional flavor and are amazing!
How long will hummus last in the refrigerator?
Hummus should last about a week in the fridge. After that it starts to lose flavor and go bad. Keep it in an airtight container for best results
Can you freeze carrot hummus?
Yes! I do it all the time! Just put in an airtight container, lay a piece of plastic wrap on top of the hummus so it covers the top and helps prevent freezer burn and then cover.
Tools you’ll need for hummus
This recipe really only requires two tools, your oven and a food processor. It’s pretty simple to get this delicious hummus nice and smooth! You can also use a blender, but make sure you have a tamper tool to help move it around.
How to Make Roasted Carrot Hummus
This hummus takes a little extra step to get that delicious roasted carrot flavor, but it’s so worth it! Other than that it’s super easy.
- Roast the carrots.
- Blend it all together.
- Serve! You can decorate with the kids too!
Easy to make but with a fancy feel, this roasted carrot hummus is the perfect transition treat as we move from summer to fall! The flavor is unreal!
- 1 cup chopped carrots , about 6-7 medium sized carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup veggie broth or 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons veggie broth , low sodium if nedded
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Roasted carrots from above
- 15 ounces cooked white beans , drained and rinsed (about 1 can)
- 1/4 cup veggie broth , low sodium if nedded
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (see note)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian , flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, may be salty enough with the roasted carrots)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped roasted red pepper
- Pine nuts
- Fresh Parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Drizzle of olive oil
Combine all of the ingredients for roasting and place in a glass baking dish. Bake at 400°F/200°C for 30-35 minutes, until the carrots are beginning to brown and get soft.
- Meanwhile, add the dip ingredients into a food processor. Once the carrots are done roasting, place everything from the baking dish into the food processor as well. Blend until smooth.
Garnish with optional ingredients and serve with your favorite things (we loved the Simple Mills Sprouted Seed or Almond Flour Crackers.)
- You can also make this a fun kid activity by gathering toppings like thin strips of carrots, olives, fresh parsley leaves, chopped red peppers and pine nuts and allow kids to create funny faces and creatures with the crackers. Use the hummus as a "glue" to hold everything together.
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- You can substitute the pine nuts with walnuts if preferred. Or if there is a nut allergy you can use pumpkin seeds or omit altogether.
- Make sure you know how spicy the crushed red pepper you use is. We had no spice issues but depending on the one you use it could be spicy and you may want to add less.
- This makes about 2 cups hummus, serving size is 1/4 cup
Andrea says
This was a big hit at a New Years Party I attended. Really delicious! I only did a little crushed red pepper and, being I was making another hummus recipe at the same time and we like Tahini I did add some Tahini. Definitely making this again, thanks!
veggiesdontbite says
I’m so happy it was a hit Andrea!! Thanks so much for the great review!
Efraim says
Hummus without chickpeas and Tahini? 🙁
veggiesdontbite says
Yep! We don’t do our hummus with tahini in our family. My mom hates tahini. And white bean hummus is a great variation from the original!
Danielle says
Hi, thank you for this recipe! Just wanted to comment so that others will know that this hummus is very spicy, so you may want to ease back on the red pepper depending on who it’s for. Thanks again!
veggiesdontbite says
Hi Danielle! Thanks for the comment. You can definitely ease off on the crushed red pepper but I’ve never had a spice issue with it. I make this for my kids all the time and they don’t have any issues eating it. I’m guessing it may be the crushed red pepper you used? I’ll put it in the notes so people know to be sure they know how spicy the one they are using is.
Nataša says
This looks amazing. I just soaked some white beans and have been looking for a recipe. I have guests coming on Saturday and would love to make the dip ahead of time. How long does it keep in the fridge?
veggiesdontbite says
Hi! Yes! You can definitely make it ahead of time. I would say make it a day or two before to keep it at it’s best but it would keep for 5-7 days.
Emily says
I LOVE hummus so I just know how delicious this is going to be, I’m so excited to give it a go!
Emilie says
I’ve been eyeing this recipe for a while and finally made it today….wowza!
veggiesdontbite says
Awesome!! So happy you loved it!!
JD says
This reminds me of a hummus I loved at a restaurant once.
Sheila says
This looks interesting and a perfect activity for the kids. Will definitely do this on Saturday. I love that it’s healthy too. Will grab some Simple Mills crackers tomorrow.
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you Sheila! My boys all loved making these and eating them after. Ha!
The Vegan 8 says
Ok, this dip is gorgeous!! The color and toppings just scream fall. Whether that was your intention or not, it looks like fall and is so pretty. You know how much I love hummus and this looks like an amazing flavor! Can’t wait to try it! I don’t like bland hummus and this looks like a really good dose of flavor, yum!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you so much my friend! It definitely is a fall flavor, but so light and yummy that it’s perfect transition from summer. I think you’d love this one for sure!
Linda from Veganosity says
Such a fun food project for you and your boys! I’m sure it kept their hungries to a minimum. 🙂 The hummus sounds perfect.
veggiesdontbite says
It was fun for them! Thanks Linda!
Dalya Rubin says
Yum! I loved hummus so I can’t wait to try this version!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks! Let me know if you do!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I love the pics of your kids! How fun! Your hummus looks really delicious!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you Amy!
Sarah says
Those are too cute! I love them. Gonna have to check out Simple Mills now!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Sarah! You’ll love them!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
This dip sounds amazing! And those decorated crackers are so cute!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
What a flavour packed hummus! It sounds so delicious and I love the roasted carrot addition. I will need to make double as I cannot resist roasted carrots. I end up eating them straight from the tray!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Mel! I definitely sneaked a few carrots!
Brandie says
This would be a nice treat for lunch! Healthful. The recipe seems easy and straightforward available anywhere ingredients.
Kate says
What a good idea. I love hummus. I haven’t made it in awhile and never with carrots. This looks really good!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you! The roasted carrots really ramp up the flavor.
Bethany says
So extra special and yummy!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks!
Alisa Fleming says
So I was busy thinking how gorgeous that hummus looks, then I was like “ooh crackers, I’ve heard those are good!” Then, totally distracted by cute kid photos. Your fun post seemed to amplify my short attention span issues! 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
Hahaha! Your comments are always the best Alisa! The crackers are really good, and this is come from someone that isn’t a huge cracker lover. But these are on point!!
Strength and Sunshine says
Hummus is just the best, from dipping, to snacking, to spreading 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
Agreed!
Jenn says
This sounds wonderful! I make a roasted carrot white bean spread, too – different spices though. Love that sweet savory flavor! And those little cracker characters that your kids made are too cute!
veggiesdontbite says
I don’t remember yours, I’ll have to look! This hummus is one of my favorites, it comes from this local restaurant and they rotated it out for something new (they switch it up a lot) and I missed it so much I had to recreate it!
Caroline says
I made a roasted carrot dip not so long ago which I loved, but I like the sound of the white beans in there too. Looks great!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks! The white beans make this hummus nice and creamy.
Jagruti says
The houmous has such a wonderful colour! Makes me want to go into the kitchen right now and make some
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks! I love the color too!
Amy | The Cook Report says
What a great dip idea, love the different flavours here
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you!
Marie | Yay! For Food says
The hummus sounds so delicious and healthy! Love all the flavours of the crackers too…. mmmm rosemary and sea salt crackers with the hummus sounds so good!
veggiesdontbite says
The cracker flavors are awesome!!! The prefect amount of flavor.
Brian Jones says
That sounds fantastic, loving the toppings on the crackers they look great fun.
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you! My kids loved decorating the crackers.