MOROCCAN CARROT DIP

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Carrot dip may sound unusual, but this Mediterranean-style blend is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and a nice change of pace from hummus. It's delicious with pita bread or pita chips.

Provided by SandyG

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
⅓ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Put carrots, garlic, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Add 2 cups water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer carrot mixture to a food processor along with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, apricot preserves, lemon juice, sesame oil, coriander, and cayenne. Process until almost smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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