Name: Carrot Sesame Hummus
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs carrot (trimmed, cut into 1" pieces); 1/2 cup tahini paste; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp garlic cloves (peeled, minced); 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (see instructions below)

Carrot Sesame Hummus

Carrots, toasted sesame seeds, tahini, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and garlic

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs carrot trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup tahini paste
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp garlic cloves peeled, minced
2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds see instructions below

Instructions

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Preheat convection oven to 300 degrees F.
On sheet pan, spread sesame seeds in thin layer.
Bake, stirring once, until lightly toasted and aromatic, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.

Carrot Sesame Hummus

Heat water in pot on stove.
In metal strainer or colander, steam carrots over boiling water until soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain. Chill.
In food processor, combine cooked carrots, tahini paste, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt. Process until smooth.
Combine carrot mixture and toasted sesame seeds. Mix well.
Serve with fresh cut vegetables or pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Course Appetizer, Sides & Sauces, Snacks

Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.

Carrot Sesame Hummus