Carrot Hummus with Pitta Dippers Recipe
Introduction
This carrot hummus is a vibrant twist on classic hummus, blending sweet, tender carrot with creamy houmous. Served alongside warm, toasted pitta dippers, it’s a perfect snack or light lunch that’s both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot, peeled, cut into chunks and boiled until very tender
- 1 tub houmous
- 1 lemon, halved
- Small bunch coriander (optional)
- 2 pitta breads or 4 small ones, toasted and sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Grate the cooked carrot; don’t worry if it turns to mush, this adds texture and flavor.
- Step 2: Tip the houmous into a bowl, add the grated carrot, and mix well to combine.
- Step 3: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the mixture, taking care not to squirt it in your eyes.
- Step 4: Snip the coriander into small pieces using scissors and stir it into the hummus if using.
- Step 5: Serve the carrot hummus with the toasted, sliced pitta breads for dipping.
Tips & Variations
- Using ready-made houmous is a great way to encourage children to explore adding flavors. You can also mix in chopped ripe tomatoes, sliced spring onion, mashed avocado, or puréed red peppers for extra variety.
Storage
Store any leftover carrot hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, give it a good stir and enjoy straight from the fridge or let it come to room temperature for a softer dip. Avoid freezing, as the texture may suffer.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use raw carrot instead of cooked?
Cooked carrot works best in this recipe because it is tender and blends smoothly with the houmous. Raw carrot may be too crunchy and overpower the hummus’s creamy texture.
What can I use if I don’t have coriander?
If you don’t have coriander, fresh parsley or mint can be lovely substitutes that add a fresh, herby note to the dip.
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Carrot Hummus with Pitta Dippers Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Carrot Hummus with Pitta Dippers is a simple, flavorful twist on classic hummus, combining the natural sweetness of tender boiled carrots with creamy houmous and a zesty lemon kick. It’s a perfect nutritious snack or light lunch, served with toasted pitta bread for dipping. The recipe encourages experimentation with fresh additions like coriander, making it family-friendly and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Hummus Mixture
- 1 large carrot, peeled, cut into chunks and boiled until very tender
- 1 tub houmous (approximately 200g)
- 1 lemon, halved
- Small bunch coriander (optional)
To Serve
- 2 pitta breads or 4 small ones, toasted and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the carrot: Boil the peeled and chunked carrot until it is very tender, then grate it finely. Don’t worry if the carrot turns mushy—that texture is ideal for blending smoothly into the hummus.
- Combine with hummus: Tip the tub of houmous into a mixing bowl, then add the grated carrot. Mix these together thoroughly to ensure the flavors and textures meld well.
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the mixture for a fresh zesty flavor, being careful to avoid squirting lemon juice into your eyes.
- Add coriander: If using, finely snip the coriander leaves with scissors and stir them into the hummus mixture to add a hint of herbal freshness.
- Toast and prepare pitta: Toast the pitta breads until warm and slightly crisp, then slice them into dippers ready for serving alongside the carrot hummus.
- Serve: Present the carrot hummus in a bowl with the toasted pitta dippers on the side. Encourage dipping and enjoy this healthy, tasty snack!
Notes
- Using a ready-made hummus is an easy way to encourage children to try new flavors and textures.
- Try adding other ingredients like chopped ripe tomatoes, sliced spring onion, mashed avocado, or puréed red peppers to customize the hummus.
- Toast pitta just before serving to keep it crisp and warm for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Carrot hummus, hummus dip, pitta dippers, healthy snack, vegetarian hummus, easy snack recipe
