Rainbow Carrots and Hummus (Print View)

Vibrant roasted rainbow carrots paired with creamy tahini hummus for a colorful, healthy appetizer.

# Components:

→ For the Roasted Rainbow Carrots

01 - 1 lb rainbow carrots, peeled and trimmed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ For the Tahini Hummus

07 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 1/4 cup tahini
09 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
14 - 2-3 tbsp cold water
15 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the rainbow carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding cold water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed.
06 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
07 - Arrange the roasted carrots on a platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve alongside the hummus.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini hummus comes out impossibly creamy, like something from a restaurant that takes reservations three weeks out
  • Rainbow carrots roast up sweeter than regular ones, with each color having its own subtle flavor difference
  • People genuinely get excited about vegetables when they look like an edible rainbow
02 -
  • Over blending hummus makes it weirdly gummy—pulse and check instead of walking away while it runs
  • Carrots that are too crowded on the pan will steam instead of roast, and nobody wants steamed carrots when roasting was promised
03 -
  • Room temperature tahini blends way more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
  • Peeling the tahini jar before measuring—seriously, stir it until it's perfectly smooth
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