Lemony Carrot Dip
Brighten up your appetizer game with this vibrant and zesty Lemony Carrot Dip! Featuring sweet, tender carrots blended with creamy tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of garlic and cumin, this Mediterranean-inspired dip delivers a perfect balance of earthy and citrusy flavors. Its velvety texture and vibrant orange hue make it as stunning to look at as it is delicious to eat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy, vegan dip is perfect for dipping pita bread, crackers, or crunchy veggie sticks. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion, from casual gatherings to sophisticated dinner parties. Let the simplicity and freshness of this recipe bring a refreshing twist to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (chopped) carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots into small pieces for even cooking.
Add the chopped carrots to a medium-sized saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked carrots and transfer them to a food processor or high-speed blender.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, tahini, cumin, salt, pepper, and water to the food processor with the carrots.
Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the dip is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice, salt, or cumin to your preference.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the Lemony Carrot Dip warm or at room temperature with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2144 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2527 mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 10717.9 mg | 59544% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
