MOROCCAN CARROT HUMMUS DIP

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This hummus is super creamy, sweet and light from mixing steamed carrots, cumin and orange in with the traditional chickpeas and tahini. Yogurt adds some tang and a pesto made from the carrot tops adds a salty earthy bite. If you don't have carrots with tops, just double the mint.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 bunches medium carrots with nice tops
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1/3 cup tahini, well-stirred
Kosher salt
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
Toasted pita triangles, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pine nuts on one side of a baking sheet and the cumin seeds on the other side, not mixing the two together. Toast the nuts and spices until fragrant and browning in spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool.
  • Cut the tops off the carrots and reserve. Peel the carrots and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Fill a medium wide-mouthed pot with 2 inches of water. Set a collapsible steamer basket insert into the pot, then bring to a simmer over high heat. Put the carrots in the steamer basket and cook, covered, until the largest pieces are tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Puree the carrots and chickpeas with a food processor until blended. Add the orange juice, tahini, reserved cumin seeds and 2 teaspoons salt and continue to process until the mixture is smooth and light and very well blended, about 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Transfer the carrot hummus to a medium bowl and reserve.
  • Pick 1/2 cup packed leaves off of the stems of the carrot tops and reserve. Discard the stems. Pulse the garlic and all but 1 teaspoon of the pine nuts in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add the carrot top leaves, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt and all but 1/4 teaspoon of the orange zest and pulse until finely chopped. With the processor on, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until blended well.
  • Spread half of the carrot hummus in the bottom of a medium glass serving bowl. Spread 1/2 cup Greek yogurt on top. Spread the remaining carrot hummus over that. Spread the pesto into a wide circle in the center and drop a dollop of the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt in the center of the pesto. Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon pine nuts and 1/4 teaspoon orange zest. Serve with toasted pita triangles.

Zanayia Madison
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I'm not a big fan of hummus, but this recipe is amazing. It's so flavorful and creamy.


Mahr kashif Kashif
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This hummus is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's a delicious and healthy snack.


Sagar Rai
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I love the unique flavor of this hummus. It's a great way to change up your hummus routine.


Dujon Brooks
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This hummus is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I love using it as a dip, a spread, or even a salad dressing.


jalil jalali
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I've made this hummus several times and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


khizer khizi
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This hummus is the perfect party food. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Bendre Dreyer
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I love this hummus! It's so healthy and delicious.


Beatrice
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This hummus is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rashid Naz
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I've tried many hummus recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so flavorful and creamy.


Major sahab
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This hummus is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of carrots and chickpeas.


Cherrii Fizz
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I made this hummus for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Namrata Neupane
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This hummus is the perfect appetizer or snack. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Mim Akanda
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I love this hummus! It's so creamy and delicious.


yahaya abdullai
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This hummus is so easy to make and it's so flavorful.


Tebogo Mashego
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I've made this hummus several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Melanie Gifford
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This hummus was delicious! I love the unique flavor of the carrots.


emanuel Cuellar
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.