People underestimate how versatile carrots can be. Besides tossing them in stews and coleslaws, roasted carrots are a great way to use these nutritious vegetables. This recipe uses cumin, smoked paprika and a sprinkle of sugar to create flavourful and sweet roasted carrots served with creamy hummus.

What you’ll need - serves 4

  • 500g medium carrots (baby carrots also work well)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 4 tbs canola oil

  • 50ml water

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 50g Feta

  • 150g Hummus

  • Parsley

Prep - 10 minutes

  • Preheat the oven at 200 degrees grill.

  • Slice the carrots in half lengthways.

  • Season the carrots with the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

  • Drizzle the canola oil on the carrots and combine everything until the carrots are evenly coated with the spices.

Let’s get cooking - 40 minutes

  • Place the carrots in a single layer and pour the water into the baking tray.

  • Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.

  • Spread the hummus on a plate or serving dish.

  • Place the roasted carrots onto the hummus.

  • Break and sprinkle the feta over the carrots.

  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Love,

V