There is something so inviting about DIPS. They just scream PARTY. CELEBRATE. GATHER. I mean who makes a dip for themselves? It is so obviously a group thing. And since carrots are so bright and appetizing, especially when you whirl them into a creamy dip served with pita chips, this carrot hummus will become your claim to fame.
What makes this Maple Roasted Carrot Hummus so special? Let’s start with the maple part. I have discovered Organic Maple Syrup from Brandless and frankly, I just can’t believe my good fortune in discovering this thick, flavorful syrup for only $3.00 a bottle. This is not a typo. These Brandless folks actually sell the best maple syrup I have ever tasted for practically nothing. So order lots of bottles because you will probably be drinking it.
That’s one thing that I really love about Brandless. Because you’re not paying for the brand name, you can get incredibly high-quality ingredients and products for a low price, like that Grade A organic maple syrup. Why pay two or three times as much (or MORE!) for ingredients that are the exact same quality as you’ll get from Brandless?
Rolling the carrots around in a bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Brandless also gives them a power punch of flavor. And again, you can’t beat the price of $3.00. Where can you get a high quality organic olive oil for $3.00? Amazing.
Maple roasted carrots amplify the taste of this yummy dish!
The second thing that elevates this carrot hummus to the top of the flavor scale is roasting the carrots in the above-described maple syrup. Bet you can tell I am having a hard time not writing like a lawyer anymore! I slip once in a while so forgive me.
Tahini makes this a well-rounded hummus.
Last but not least, there must be some tahini in hummus. The stuff in the grocery store which is a hard paste covered by a few inches of floating oil is just a pain to deal with. So I found Soom Tahini at Amazon and I am a changed person. Forever. This stuff is just as smooth and well-blended as the best peanut butter. No oil separation and no grit. It’s dreamy creamy. So get yourself a few jars because you will become exclusive. With your tahini.
And back to the subject of dipping…. the Brandless Sea Salt Pita Chips are crisp and not too thick with just the right amount of salt. Perfect for scooping up large amounts of creamy carrot hummus with hints of orange and cumin.
Enough about all of this. Just make it and you will find even your kids will be slurping the Maple Roasted Carrot Hummus. I taste tasted this on a three year old and she nearly ate the entire bowl. With a spoon! Please confirm in the comments that you love this as much as we do!
Maple Roasted Carrot Hummus
Creamy, bright orange and so delicious. It's a party in a bowl so invite a bunch of people to join you and you will increase your popularity for sure.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and whole
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons thick maple syrup like Brandless Organic Maple Syrup
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup tahini well mixed and at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cold orange juice
- For garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro or Italian parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Plece all of the carrots on a large baking pan with sides. Combine the olive oil and maple syrup and pour the mixture over the carrots. Sprinkle the carrots with the salt.
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Bake the carrots in the oven on the bottom shelf for one hour until they are soft.
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Remove the carrots from the over and without letting them cool, put them in the Vitamix or a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. If the carrot hummus is too thick you can add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until it is the desired consistency. Taste for salt and add more if needed.
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Garnish the hummus with olive oil and chopped cilantro or parsley.
