Roasted Carrot Hummus
A delicious and nutritious hummus made with roasted expired carrots.
15
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
45
Total Time (min)
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 500g expired carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or vegetables for serving
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Place the expired carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3
Roast the carrots for about 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
4
In a food processor, combine the roasted carrots, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5
If the hummus is too thick, add a little water or more olive oil to achieve the desired consistency.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7
Serve the roasted carrot hummus with pita bread or fresh vegetables.