CASHEW CARROT "HUMMUS"

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Cashew Carrot

A tasty alternative to the chickpea classic---sweetened with carrots that add a lovely color to this versatile spread. Makes a great sandwich in a wheat pita pocket with onion, lettuce, and tomato...

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup raw organic cashews
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped coarsely
1 cup baby carrots, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Soak carrots in water overnight. Drain well, and put into food processor with remaining ingredients, pulse several times until mixture is smooth. Add more oil if too stiff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 61.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.5

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