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Carrot & Cumin Hummus with Swirled Harissa Recipe

Name: Carrot & Cumin Hummus with Swirled Harissa Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 600g carrots, cut into chunks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated; Juice of 1 lemon; 120ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; Salt and pepper, to season; Rose harissa, to swirl through; Flatbreads

ByCleo Brixton November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

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Introduction

This Carrot & Cumin Hummus with Swirled Harissa is a vibrant twist on traditional hummus, combining roasted carrots and warm cumin for a deeply flavorful spread. It’s perfect for serving with flatbreads as a snack or appetizer.

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Ingredients

600g carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 garlic bulb
Juice of 1 lemon
120ml extra virgin olive oil
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Rose harissa, to swirl
Flatbreads, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6. Cut the carrots into chunks and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin seeds, and the garlic bulb broken into cloves.
Step 2: Spread the mixture onto a baking tray and roast for 40 minutes until the carrots are caramelised and tender.
Step 3: Once roasted, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to a food processor along with the carrots, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, drained chickpeas, and seasoning.
Step 4: Blitz the mixture until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl and swirl through rose harissa to taste.
Step 5: Serve the hummus with warm flatbreads for dipping and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

For a smokier flavor, toast the cumin seeds lightly before adding them to the carrots.
You can adjust the amount of harissa depending on how spicy you like your hummus.
Try serving this hummus with crisp vegetable sticks or pita chips as an alternative to flatbreads.

Storage

Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, let it come to room temperature and stir well. If it thickens too much, add a splash of water or olive oil to loosen it up.

How to Serve

A glass bowl filled with one layer of bright orange mashed sweet potatoes topped with a swirl of dark red chili oil and small bits of chili flakes, all sitting on a white marbled surface, with a white plate of sliced radishes and avocado in the blurred background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked carrots instead of roasting them?

While you can use pre-cooked carrots, roasting them enhances their sweetness and adds a caramelized depth of flavor that is key to this hummus.

Is rose harissa very spicy?

Rose harissa typically has a moderate level of heat balanced with fragrant and floral notes, making it flavorful without being overwhelmingly spicy. You can adjust the quantity to suit your taste.