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7 Healthy Hummus Dips Worth Making Yourself

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31 December 2015 at 8:03 am

Roasted Carrot Hummus

The vibrant color of this hummus comes from the roasted carrots, which also adds a depth of flavor and gets a kick of heat from red chili flakes. For even more flavor, season the carrots with fresh rosemary or thyme or play around with the spices, depending on what you’re serving it with. It works nicely as a dip, but it’s even better as a spread for turkey burgers or veggie sandwiches. Depending on the carrots you’re using, the hummus might be on the thicker side, so add water in increments until you get the desired texture. Get the recipe here.

Creamy and spreadable, this Middle Eastern dish is a favorite tableside dip for good reason: It’s one of the few that both tastes good and is healthy. Typically made with chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and tahini, hummus offers a host of health benefits in addition to being delicious. Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are a good source of fiber, healthy fats, protein and vitamins A and C. Mix in tahini (a creamy paste made from sesame seeds) for antioxidants as well as vitamin E to round out this healthful, addictive dip. Sure, you can buy packaged hummus, but once you have the classic hummus recipe down, you can mix up a batch in a snap that’s seasoned precisely to your liking. Whether scooped up with crunchy veggies and pita chips or used as a sandwich spread, try these hummus variations to spice up your next dinner party.

By Yasmin Fahr. Photos by Yasmin Fahr for LIVESTRONG.COM.

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