FIERY CARROT DIP

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vegetable     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Low Carb

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds carrots, cut into 3-inch lengths
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 1/4 teaspoons harissa or other chile paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin or caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt
1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
3 pitted black olives

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook over moderately high heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. 2. Transfer the carrots to a food processor. Add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey, harissa, cumin and ginger and process to a smooth puree. Season the dip with salt. 3. Scrape the dip onto a platter or into a bowl. Scatter the feta cheese and olives on top and serve.

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