Smoky Carrot Dip

This smoky carrot dip is creamy, sweet, savory, and downright addictive! It’s perfect for entertaining or anytime your snacks could use a little upgrade.

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Course: Recipe Index

Cuisine: American

Keyword: smoky carrot dip

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb carrots, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup hazelnuts
1 orange, juiced and zested
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tbsp ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients for your smoky carrot dip.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
Stir in the cinnamon and cumin, then cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the carrots and cook for about 15 minutes, until soft and lightly caramelized.
Let the carrots cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor along with the hazelnuts, orange juice, orange zest, tomato paste, olive oil, parsley, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Blend until smooth and spreadable. Serve and enjoy your carrot dip!

Notes

If you want to make your carrot dip extra smoky, feel free to add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper!
If your smoky carrot dip ends up too thick, just add more olive oil to loosen it up. You can start with 1 tablespoon at a time!
You can use a food processor, but you'll get a smoother, creamier consistency in a blender!

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