https://www.blissfulbasil.com/carrot-walnut-red-lentil-hummus/ type:hummus type:dip type:spread type:healthy 4 medium carrots, washed, ends trimmed, and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup uncooked red lentils, thoroughly rinsed 2 cups filtered water 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tough stems removed, plus more for garnishing if desired 2 tablespoons tahini 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt, plus more for seasoning the carrots 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper Chopped parsley, for garnishing (optional) Pepitas, for garnishing (optional)