logo

Tuscan Carrot Hummus

A little bit of Italy comes into view one bite at a time with garden-fresh flavors of garlic, lemon and carrot and a savory blend of Italian-style herbs and seasoned Chickpea crumble.

  • Prep Time

    30 Mins

  • Serves

    13.5 Cups

INGREDIENTS

Hummus

  • 13.5 cups Bush's® Best® Garbanzo Beans, Drained, Rinsed
  • 9 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 9 Garlic Clove, Fresh
  • 9 Tbsp Tahini Paste
  • 4.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2.25 cups Carrot Juice
  • 2.25 tsp Onion Powder
  • .75 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 4.5 tsp Parsley Flakes, Dried
  • 1.75 cups Water

Herby Chickpea Crumble

  • 1.5 cups Crunchy Fried Chickpeas, Salted
  • 6 Tbsp Parsley Leaves, Fresh, Dried Overnight
  • 6 Tbsp Lemon Zest, Fresh
  • Kosher Salt (To taste)
  • .5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Cream of Tartar

Dippers

  • 1.25 lb. Pita Chips
  • 2.25 lb. English Cucumber
  • 1.25 lb. Belgium Endive
Carrot Hummus served with endives, cucumber, carrots and a bowl of toasted bread along with lemon and a beverage.DOWNLOAD RECIPE SHEET

INGREDIENTS

Hummus

  • 13.5 cups Bush's® Best® Garbanzo Beans, Drained, Rinsed
  • 9 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 9 Garlic Clove, Fresh
  • 9 Tbsp Tahini Paste
  • 4.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2.25 cups Carrot Juice
  • 2.25 tsp Onion Powder
  • .75 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 4.5 tsp Parsley Flakes, Dried
  • 1.75 cups Water

Herby Chickpea Crumble

  • 1.5 cups Crunchy Fried Chickpeas, Salted
  • 6 Tbsp Parsley Leaves, Fresh, Dried Overnight
  • 6 Tbsp Lemon Zest, Fresh
  • Kosher Salt (To taste)
  • .5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Cream of Tartar

Dippers

  • 1.25 lb. Pita Chips
  • 2.25 lb. English Cucumber
  • 1.25 lb. Belgium Endive

DIRECTIONS

  1. HUMMUS: Combine all ingredients except olive oil and water in the base a food processor. For larger yield recipe, divide ingredients into batches.
  2. Using the high-speed setting, slowly stream in olive oil and water. Blend for 1 minute.
  3. Stop to scrape the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Blend for another minute or until hummus is smooth and creamy.
  4. Transfer hummus to a plastic container and cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. HERBY CHICKPEA CRUMBLE: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Massage parsley and seasonings into the crushed chickpeas until the parsley flakes and the chickpeas are well coated. Cover and reserve at room temperature.
  6. PRESENTATION: For one platter, spread 1.5 cups of Tuscan Carrot Hummus onto a shallow dish. Garnish with 2 Tbsp of herby chickpea crumble. Serve with 2 oz. pita chips, 4 oz. English cucumber, and 4 oz. Belgium endive.
Beans Big Flavors

explore bush’s® bean goodness

Beans are among the most nutritionally complete foods available. No other food comes close to providing the same amount of protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and soluble fiber.