Who doesn't like a good hummus? Mild, nutty and agreeably versatile, this creamy Levantine dip is a go-to for snacks, spreads and parties. It's also a wonderful starting point for variations, such as carrot hummus.

Picture your favorite Middle Eastern hummus — the ubiquitous blend of chickpeas, sesame paste (tahini), olive oil, lemon and garlic. Then, send it further west to North Africa, picking up a few more ingredients along the way, such as coriander, mint and harissa, a fiery Moroccan chile paste. Now, add the carrots — but before you do, roast them, softening them to a blending consistency and coloring them with specks of char while coaxing out their ample natural sugars. Give it all a good blitz in a food processor until thick, creamy and smooth. Take a taste — it will be mildly sw

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