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

Scale

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