Description
Roasted Carrots and Lentil Salad with Hummus is a colorful, nutritious dish that brings together sweet, caramelized carrots and protein-packed lentils, topped with creamy hummus. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor and is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup hummus
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss carrots with olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook lentils in a pot with 3 cups water; bring to a boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Combine roasted carrots and lentils in a bowl; drizzle with lemon juice and additional olive oil if desired.
- Serve topped with hummus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg