Purple Carrot Hummus with Traditional Falafel & Beef Kibbeh

Looking for a nontraditional or alternative hummus? Look no further! We think you’re going to love this new twist on hummus that brightens your table with a gorgeous lavender color. Our purple carrot recipe gives an extra peppery sweetness and a boost of antioxidants to an already popular dip. Hummus always works in great complement to Afia products and pictured here we have Kibbeh and Traditional Falafel paired with a stunning purple hummus. As an alternative, you can keep this as a vegan recipe by simply leaving off the Kibbeh. And of course, any color of carrot will work if you don’t have purple on hand. 

INGREDIENTS

2 carrots, cooked until tender & chopped (you can use any kind of carrots, does not need to be purple)
1 can chickpeas, drained
2/3 cup tahini
Zest of 2-3 lemons
Juice of 2-3 lemons (about 1/3 cup)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 TBS hemp seeds
1 tsp cumin 
1/3 cup olive oil
1-2 TBS filtered water, if needed
Sea salt, to taste

Toppings: Olive oil, radishes, toasted pine nuts and herbs
Afia Traditional Falafel and Afia Beef Kibbeh, prepared according to package directions 

METHOD

1. Place everything except olive oil, sea salt and water in a food processor.

2. Pulse until smooth; then while running, add in olive oil.

3. Add a little filtered water if the mixture is too thick.

4. Add sea salt, to taste.

5. To serve, drizzle with additional olive oil and desired toppings

6. ENJOY!