Name: Carrot Tahini Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound organic carrots (halved crosswise); ½ cup tahini; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced); Ice water (as needed); Extra virgin olive oil (for serving); 1 tablespoon toasted (chopped almonds, pistachios, or walnuts, as garnish); 1 tablespoon chives (diced on the bias, as garnish)

Description

An easy-to-make, delicious twist on hummus.

Ingredients

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1 pound organic carrots (halved crosswise)
½ cup tahini
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
Ice water (as needed)
Extra virgin olive oil (for serving)
1 tablespoon toasted (chopped almonds, pistachios, or walnuts, as garnish)
1 tablespoon chives (diced on the bias, as garnish)

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Instructions

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer the carrots to a food processor along with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a few tablespoons of ice water. Season with salt and pepper and purée until smooth. Add more ice water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, nuts (pistachios, walnuts, and almonds work well), and chives.

Notes

Adapted from Saveur Magazine

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes