ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Root vegetable chips, for dipping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
On a small rimmed baking sheet, toss together the carrots, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with aluminum foil and roast until the carrots and garlic are both tender and soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
Place the carrots, garlic and chickpeas in a food processor. Pulse to combine and break apart slightly. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth and an even pale orange.
Serve with root vegetable chips for dipping.