Description
This Carrot & Cumin Hummus with swirled Harissa is a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional hummus. Roasted carrots and aromatic cumin seeds create a caramelized base blended with creamy chickpeas, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. The addition of spicy rose harissa swirled through adds a beautiful color contrast and a spicy kick, making it perfect to serve with warm flatbreads as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables
- 600g carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated
Hummus Base
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 120ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper, to season
To Serve
- Rose harissa, to swirl through
- Flatbreads
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare vegetables: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6). Chop 600g carrots into chunks, separate the garlic bulb into cloves, and prepare the cumin seeds.
- Roast vegetables: Toss the carrot chunks with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and the garlic cloves (skin on). Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 40 minutes or until the carrots are caramelized and tender.
- Prepare hummus base: Once roasted, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins. Add the roasted carrots, garlic, juice of 1 lemon, 120ml extra virgin olive oil, drained and rinsed chickpeas, and seasoning to a food processor.
- Blend the hummus: Blitz all ingredients in the food processor until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add harissa and serve: Swirl spicy rose harissa through the hummus for an added kick and attractive visual effect. Serve immediately with warm flatbreads for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of rose harissa according to your preferred spice level.
- If you prefer a smoother hummus, blend longer or add a tablespoon of warm water or more olive oil.
- Flatbreads can be warmed in the oven or on a skillet before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the cumin seeds before adding them to the oil and carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: carrot hummus, cumin hummus, harissa hummus, roasted carrot dip, Middle Eastern dip, vegetarian appetizer, chickpea hummus, healthy dip
