Roasted Carrot Harissa Hummus Wraps (Printable)

Crisp lettuce cups filled with roasted spiced carrots and creamy harissa hummus, topped with fresh vegetables for a light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ Roasted Carrots

01 - 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp ground cumin
04 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
05 - ¼ tsp sea salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Harissa Hummus

07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 3 tbsp tahini
09 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 2 tsp harissa paste
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - ¼ tsp ground cumin
14 - ½ tsp sea salt
15 - 2-3 tbsp cold water

→ Wraps & Toppings

16 - 12 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed and patted dry
17 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
18 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 1 avocado, sliced
20 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
21 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss carrot sticks with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and golden.
03 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, harissa paste, garlic, cumin, and salt. Process until smooth, adding cold water as needed for a creamy consistency. Adjust harissa and salt to taste.
04 - Lay out lettuce leaves. Spread each with a spoonful of harissa hummus. Top with roasted carrot sticks, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
05 - Garnish with cilantro leaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Fold or roll lettuce leaves to form wraps. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between cold crisp lettuce and warm spiced carrots makes every bite exciting
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes for a weeknight dinner that feels fancy
02 -
  • Let the carrots cool for just 5 minutes before assembling, otherwise they will wilt the lettuce leaves
  • The hummus thickens in the refrigerator, so always add water after blending if you have made it ahead
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave extra thin ribbons of carrot for a garnish that looks restaurant worthy
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling to unlock their nutty flavor

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