The easiest carrot hummus recipe

Hummus is a delicious dip that's usually a hit with babies and toddlers. Classic hummus is made with chickpeas and tahini (sesame paste).

But it's also a great vehicle for adding in an extra portion of vegetables.

This carrot hummus recipe is an adaptation of my popular baby-friendly hummus recipe.

Hummus

Hummus is a classic middle eastern dip, made from chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), garlic, salt and lemon juice. It's eaten widely across the Middle East.

Although I don't remember seeing it in the UK in my childhood, hummus is now fairly ubiquitous in British homes and supermarkets. We get through tubs and tubs of the stuff these days.

What is carrot hummus?

Carrot hummus is simply hummus with added carrot. 

Hummus lends itself perfectly to having vegetables added to it  - see below for more ideas.

The carrot adds colour, flavour and nutrients and it's a great way of getting a portion of vegetables into picky eaters.

Because carrot is a similar colour to the chickpeas it's the perfect vegetable to add to your hummus.

The finished hummus is slightly more orange, but not so much as anyone with an anti-vegetable radar turned on (like my kids when they were younger) would notice. 

Wondering how much veg your child should be eating?

Can you make raw carrot hummus?

I cook my carrots before making carrot hummus, which makes a really smooth dip.

However, if you prefer you can make raw carrot hummus by adding grated raw carrot to the rest of the ingredients before blending.

See my favourite carrot recipes and cooking tips

Other vegetable hummus and dip recipes:

• Roasted beetroot dip
• Butternut hummus
• Healthy garlic tahini sauce
• Homemade hummus for babies
• Butternut squash dip
• Syrian roasted red pepper dip
• Pea and mint dip
• Harissa hummus
• Peanut butter hummus

What ingredients do you need to make carrot hummus?

Hummus is fairly simple to make. All you need are:

• 1 large carrot
• a tin of chickpeas
• a lemon
• a clove garlic
• tahini paste
• olive oil
• water
• salt, optional.

Do you need any special equipment to make carrot hummus?

Ideally you'll use a high speed blender* or a food processor* to make this recipe.

However, you could also use a handheld blender*, a large pestle and mortar or a potato masher to make it. Just bear in mind that your hummus won't be as smooth.

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How to make carrot hummus

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Carrot hummus

Mandy Mazliah

Quick, easy and tasty, this easy carrot hummus recipe is a delicious and different way to enjoy the traditional chickpea dip. Great for kids and adults alike this carrot hummus is a brilliant addition to any mezze meal.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Servings 4

Ingredients

 

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• 1 large carrot peeled and diced*
• 400 g tinned chickpeas drained and rinsed, use salt free ones if serving to babies
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1-2 tbsp water
• salt to serve, optional

Instructions

 

• Steam the carrot until tender*. 
• Allow to cool then blend with the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and olive oil until smooth. 
• Add one tablespoon of water and blend again. Add the other tablespoon gradually until you have the desired consistency.
• Keeps for a couple of days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Notes

*If you prefer you can make this recipe with grated raw carrot instead of steamed cooked carrots. The carrot is less hidden but it tastes wonderful.

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