Dreena Burton· Published September 16, 2020 · < 1min read
Summary
Tired of the usual hummus for dipping? Try this sprightly carrot spread! Want to make it go even further? Thin it out with a bit of water to create a salad dressing. No matter how you enjoy it, you’re getting a healthy dose of carotenoids and fiber with each bite.
1cupcarrot (cut in discs or small chunks, roughly 4–4 ½ oz)
⅓cupraw cashews
2tsporganic apple cider vinegar (+½ tsp as desired, or coconut vinegar)
1small garlic clove
½tspfresh ginger root (+½ tsp as desired, peeled and roughly chopped)
⅛tspground cinnamon
½tspground cumin
½tspground coriander
¼tspground fennel (see Chef's Notes)
¼tspsalt (+½ tsp as desired, optional)
½cupwater
Directions
1
Using a blender (a high-powered blender will give you the smoothest result), puree all the ingredients (starting with 2 teaspoons of the vinegar and ¼ tsp salt if using) until very smooth.
2
Taste and add extra vinegar if you wish, and season with additional salt if desired.
3
For a thinner dip, add extra water to achieve desired consistency.
4
Makes about 1 ¼ cups.
Chef's Notes
Spices If you aren’t sure about using fennel, you can skip it and assess the flavor as you go. You can also use more cumin or ginger — or any of the spices — if you really love them!
1cupcarrot (cut in discs or small chunks, roughly 4–4 ½ oz)
⅓cupraw cashews
2tsporganic apple cider vinegar (+½ tsp as desired, or coconut vinegar)
1small garlic clove
½tspfresh ginger root (+½ tsp as desired, peeled and roughly chopped)
⅛tspground cinnamon
½tspground cumin
½tspground coriander
¼tspground fennel (see Chef's Notes)
¼tspsalt (+½ tsp as desired, optional)
½cupwater
Directions
1
Using a blender (a high-powered blender will give you the smoothest result), puree all the ingredients (starting with 2 teaspoons of the vinegar and ¼ tsp salt if using) until very smooth.
2
Taste and add extra vinegar if you wish, and season with additional salt if desired.
3
For a thinner dip, add extra water to achieve desired consistency.
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