Carrot Sticks with Hummus
Crisp carrot sticks served with a smooth homemade chickpea and tahini hummus.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the carrots, cut them into even sticks, and arrange them on a serving plate.
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Step 2
Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander, shake off excess water, and transfer them to the food processor.
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Step 3
Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to the food processor. Process until the chickpeas are finely broken down.
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Step 4
With the processor running, gradually add the cold water and olive oil. Continue blending until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
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Step 5
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and serve with the carrot sticks.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the carrots before peeling and use clean equipment. Refrigerate leftover hummus and carrot sticks in separate covered containers at 4°C or below within 2 hours, and consume within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- Ready-to-eat raw vegetables can carry surface contamination.
- Homemade hummus is perishable after preparation.