CARROT DIP

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I created this dip based on the idea of hummus, using carrots instead of beans. You can roast the sesame seeds, if desired. This is great on veggies or with crackers.

Provided by sueb

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup hot water
1 (2 g) bag chai tea bag
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ cups thinly sliced carrots
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup soy milk
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder

Steps:

  • Pour hot water over chai tea bag in a mug; steep for 5 minutes, discard tea bag.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; add carrots and onions and saute until onions are transparent, about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons chai tea to carrots and bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Cook and stir pecans in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Process carrot mixture, pecans, soy milk, sesame seeds, honey, fennel seeds, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and chipolte pepper powder in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 36.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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