Roasted Carrot Hummus: The Definitive Recipe (Whole30, Paleo) (2024)

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This Roasted Carrot Hummus is creamy, sweet, and has layers of flavor. It’s made from carrots, and is a bean-free hummus. Keep this healthy appetizer a Whole30 Hummus by serving it with chopped veggies, or add gluten free crackers or pita bread for a more traditional offering.

If you love hummus recipes, try my Pesto White Bean Hummus and this vibrant Beet Hummus.

A Vibrant Whole30 Hummus Recipe

Insanely creamy, a bit sweet, with layers of flavor, this Roasted Carrot Hummus will have you hooked from the first bite!

A few years ago, I tried a Carrot Hummus at a restaurant here in Bend. I am allergic to chickpeas, so was thrilled they had a bean-free option.

It was so full of flavor, so creamy, and absolutely delicious. After thinking about it for a few weeks, I knew I needed to recreate it at home.

Roasted carrots are processed into dreamy perfection with TAHINI!, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. After it’s creamy and super smooth, it’s infused with fresh garlic and cinnamon flavors.

A veggie lovers dream! This makes a great snack option, appetizer, or even a salad, sandwich, or bowl topper!

This roasted carrot hummus recipe is great for a variety of diets – fromVegan, to Paleo and Whole30, everyone can enjoy thisdip!

What You’ll Need

• Carrots (lots of them!)
• Tahini
• Olive Oil
• Lemon Juice
• Sea Salt
• Fresh Garlic Cloves
• Cinnamon Sticks (a little ground ginger is great too!)
• Black Pepper
• Pumpkin Seeds, optional, to garnish
• Fresh Dill, Parsley, or Cilantro, to garnish, optional, to garnish

How to Make Carrot Hummus

Step 1: Add sliced carrots to a baking sheet, and spray or drizzle and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast the carrots in the oven at 400º F for 30 minutes, until very tender and just starting to brown.

Step 2: Add the roasted carrots, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender with tamper stick.

Step 3: Process or blend the carrots until they form a very smooth and creamy mixture. Stop once in a while and push the carrots down into the blade, scraping the sides, to get the whole mixture processed well. The carrot hummus will become light and almost have a fluffy texture.

Step 4: Grate fresh garlic into the hummus, and mix it in. Taste, and adjust the lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste. The garlic flavor will intensify as it sits and the oils are released.

Step 5: Add the carrot hummus to a storage container, and press cinnamon sticks into the hummus, coating the sticks with hummus. Refrigerate for at least an hour to chill and infuse the hummus with cinnamon flavor.

Step 6: Serve the hummus optionally garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and pumpkin seeds.

How to Store Leftover Carrot Hummus

Store leftover carrot hummus in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Is Hummus Whole30?

No. Beans are not Whole30 compliant, so traditional hummus made with garbanzo beans is not compliant.

This roasted carrot hummus uses roasted vegetables in place of the beans, so it is Whole30 compliant.

Tips forRoasted Carrot Hummus

What goes well with Hummus?

Gluten Free Hummus Dippers

• Veggies! We love cucumbers, celery, peppers, radishes, and cherry tomatoes
• Gluten free crackers (like rice crackers or almond flour crackers)
• Tortilla Chips

Whole30 Hummus Suggestions

• Serve hummus with veggies
• Top grilled meats or fish with hummus
• Top salads with carrot hummus

What low carb vegetables can you eat with Hummus?

• Sliced bell peppers
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Snap Peas
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Endive (so good!) or hearts of romaine
• Raw Green Beans
• Cucumbers
• Sliced Zucchini (raw!)

Other Ways to Use Carrot Hummus

• As a sandwich spread.
• As a salad topper – it makes a great flavor addition! Shake some up with a couple tablespoons of lemon juice for some extra flavor.
• Make hummus toast – spread a thick layer onto toast, and top with roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, avocado, or an egg.
• Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables to add some flavor, healthy fats, and fiber.

How to Make Hummus Less Boring

If you find hummus boring, try dressing it up with some additional zest! Extra tahini, lemon juice, and garlic go a long way. If you’re into spice, add some red chili flakes or even some hot sauce into the mix.

This roasted carrot hummus has a mild cinnamon flavor, but kick it up a notch by adding some fresh or ground ginger as well.

The last tip is to serve it with dippers you really enjoy – from pita chips, to your favorite raw veggies!

OtherHummus Recipes

• Beet Hummus, by Sunkissed Kitchen
• Basil Pesto White Bean Hummus, by Sunkissed Kitchen
• Roasted Cauliflower and White Bean Hummus, by Sunkissed Kitchen

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