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.

Submitted by sueb
Updated on January 3, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Pour hot water over chai tea bag in a mug; steep for 5 minutes, discard tea bag.

  2. 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.

  3. Cook and stir pecans in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  4. 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 (per serving)

114 Calories
8g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 114
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.