Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad: Easy Hummus-Topped Delight
A delicious and healthy roasted carrot and lentil salad topped with hummus, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 cup lentils
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut the carrots into sticks.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the carrots are roasting, cook the lentils according to package instructions.
- Once the lentils are cooked and carrots are tender, combine them in a bowl.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve topped with hummus and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the carrots before roasting.
- You can substitute the lentils with chickpeas if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus