Description
An easy-to-make, delicious twist on hummus.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound organic carrots (halved crosswise)
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- Ice water (as needed)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon toasted (chopped almonds, pistachios, or walnuts, as garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chives (diced on the bias, as garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer the carrots to a food processor along with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a few tablespoons of ice water. Season with salt and pepper and purée until smooth. Add more ice water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, nuts (pistachios, walnuts, and almonds work well), and chives.
Notes
Adapted from Saveur Magazine