Sweet Carrot Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1 15-oz can chickpeas
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste )

Optional:

• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp.finely minced ginger
• pinch cayenne
• 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

Peel and slice carrots. Cover with water and cook until tender. Puree cooked carrots with garlic and water in food processor or blender. Rinse and drain chickpeas, add to blender, along with salt and lemon juice, and puree until smooth. Add remaining ingredients if extra flavor is desired.