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carrot & hummus snack pack

carrot & hummus snack pack

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Peel the carrots — the skin is bitter and blocks the sweet juice inside. Blend the hummus in bursts, pause, scrape the bowl, then blend again. Consistency is what separates good from great.

Serves
2
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
220
Carbs
26g
Protein
7g
Fat
10g

Flavor Profile

🧆 Savory and creamy from chickpeas
🥜 Nutty and rich from tahini
🌱 Earthy with a hint of cumin
🍋 Bright and tangy from fresh lemon
🥕 Sweet and crisp from fresh carrots

Ingredients

🥕 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
🧄 1 clove garlic
🧆 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🌱 2 tbsp tahini
🫒 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/2 tsp ground cumin
💧 2-3 tbsp water (as needed)

Instructions

01

Add garlic, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and cumin to a food processor.

02

Blend until smooth, adding water gradually until desired consistency is reached.

03

Serve with carrot sticks.

🧬 Food Science

Hummus dates back over 7,000 years to ancient Middle Eastern cuisine, with chickpeas being one of the earliest cultivated legumes. Rich in plant protein and fiber, it's a staple in Mediterranean diets known for promoting heart health.

Pair It

🥂 Freshly squeezed lemon water or herbal tea.
🍽️ Sliced cucumber or roasted red pepper strips.