Carrot sticks with hummus

Carrot sticks with hummus is a classic, refreshing snack or appetizer featuring crisp, raw carrot spears served alongside a creamy dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. This simple pairing is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, celebrated for its satisfying contrast of textures and flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish offers a balanced mix of nutrients, providing a good source of plant-based protein and healthy fats from the hummus, along with dietary fiber and essential vitamins like vitamin A from the carrots. A typical serving of about one cup of carrot sticks with two tablespoons of hummus contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	400 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	10500 IU
Vitamin C	5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	50 µg

Per 1 cup (240 g) (1 cup carrot sticks + 1/4 cup hummus) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Hummus is an ancient dish with roots tracing back centuries in the Levant, making this pairing a modern take on a deeply traditional food. Nutritionally, the combination is clever: the healthy fats in hummus help the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A from the carrots, enhancing the snack's nutritional benefit.