Description
Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus is a vibrant, nourishing dish featuring caramelized spiced carrots, tender lentils, and creamy hummus for a flavor-packed, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Carrots
- 3 large carrots, sliced into thick coins
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Lentil Salad
- 1 cup dry French lentils
- Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3–4 Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
To Serve
- Hummus
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Toss carrots and shallots with olive oil, maple syrup, spices, and salt. Spread evenly and roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add lentils and simmer for 20–25 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain excess water.
- Let lentils cool slightly, then mix with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dates, olives, almonds, parsley, and mint. Season with salt to taste.
- Spread hummus on a serving plate, top with lentil salad and roasted carrots. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Notes
- Use French lentils for best texture—they hold their shape beautifully.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when roasting carrots; this helps them caramelize instead of steam.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for a bright flavor boost.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
