Shiny Happy Carrot Hummus

By OhApril

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tbsp. tahini
• 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ginger paste (or 1/4 tsp. finely minced ginger)
• pinch cayenne
• 1/4 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

On the stove or in the microwave, cook the carrots in the water, covered, until the carrots are just tender. (I nuked ‘em for 2 1/2 minutes.) Put the carrots, water, and garlic into the food processor and puree.

Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, and salt to the processor and puree until smooth. At this point, you can stop and have a very simple, very light hummus. Or add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Serve as a dip, a sandwich filling, or a salad dressing.