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    You are here: Home » Cooking methods or Occassions » Appetizers

    Published: Feb 19, 2012 · Modified: Jul 6, 2020 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Roasted Carrot Awesomeness. The "Dip"

    Not sure if I should call this a dip or a spread.  All I know it is absolutely yummy!  Full of veggie goodness and with only a dash of oil, it’s low-fat too.  Trust me, the flavour will blow you away – the carrots become incredibly sweet and rich. Not what you would expect from a lowly carrot.

    roasted-carrot-dip.jpg

    While grocery shopping with my son today, he grabbed carrots and ginger, among a few other “healthy” things. His words not mine. I remembered a carrot dip I made years ago and thought I would try to recreate the recipe. The original recipe comes from Crescent Dragonwagon’s the Passionate Vegetarian – I’ve made some variations with the seasonings and reduced the amount of oil.

    My kids find the whole garlic bulb a bit overpowering – so if serving to kids, use about half of the garlic bulb and, of course, go easy on the cayenne.

    Roasted Carrot Dip

    makes about 1-½ cups
    Ingredients
    • about 1lb of carrots (approximately 6 or 7 medium-sized, thin carrots)
    • 1 head of garlic
    • 1 large onion
    • 1 teaspoon of oil  (as little as you can get away with)
    • 2 teaspoons of ponzu sauce or soy sauce, + more to taste later
    • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • pinch cayenne
    • 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
    • salt to taste
    Directions

    Preheat oven to 375 and bring a large pot with about an inch of water to a boil.

    Scrub carrots, remove stem ends and peel only if absolutely necessary.  Blanch carrots in boil water about 5 minutes, 6 minutes if very thick.

    Quarter onion and slice top off head of garlic.

    Place all veggies on a large baking tray and gently massage with oil. I use canola oil, but any oil mild tasting oil will do. Ensure exposed top of garlic is generously covered with oil.  Drizzle vegetables with ponzu or soy sauce, using your fingers to spread evenly.  Roast vegetables about 40 minutes. Or until soft and caramelized. You want some brown bits.

    roasted carrots

    Throw carrots and onions (removing papery skins) to a food processor. Squeeze soft garlic from the bulb – this is your chance to get all Jamie Oliver and use your hands. Pulse until chunky, scrape down sides of bowl.  Add seasonings – a splash of ponzu, grated ginger, garam masala, cayenne and a couple of tablespoons of water.  Pulse until smooth.  Add a bit more water if you find the dip too thick for your liking.

    I love this dip served still warm with toasted pita chips or pretzels.  Something crunchy is a must! The dip is great the next day as a sandwich spread – stuff a pita or wrap with a slathering of this bright orange dip and grilled veggies, or a mash of chickpeas and cilantro.  The dip actually gets better as it ages.

    Serving 6 – approximately ¼ cup per serving

    Calories 29.62

    Total Fat 1.56g

    Total Carbohydrates 3.7g

    Fiber0.77g

    Protein 0.53g

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    1. Eileen says

      February 19, 2012 at 6:13 pm

      I love roasted carrots and garlic so of course this dip sounds delicious!

      Reply
    2. Kristy says

      February 19, 2012 at 9:44 pm

      Ooooh! I am all over this one! 🙂 Good thing I'm going to the grocery store tomorrow.

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 21, 2012 at 12:28 pm

        I just now stuffed some in a whole wheat pita with some greens and I'm very, very happy. i<3lunch

    3. Smitten By Food says

      February 19, 2012 at 11:40 pm

      Yummy... the dip is healthy and delicious.. =) Nice meeting u at foodbuzz

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 21, 2012 at 12:26 pm

        🙂

    4. Judee @ Gluten Free A-Z says

      February 20, 2012 at 8:40 am

      Visiting from Cook Eat Share, and I love your blog. ( I just subscribed) Fabulous recipe . I just started Weight Watchers and if a 1/4 cup has only about 30 calories, is gluten free and vegan, I'm Pinning this one.

      Looking forward to looking through your recipes. I would love it if you came over and visited me.

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 21, 2012 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks for stopping by! Running over to your blog right now....

    5. Joanne says

      February 21, 2012 at 8:02 am

      Whatever you call it, I absolutely LOVE this mix of flavors. you don't often see them in a tip which is too bad because they're some of my favorites!

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 21, 2012 at 12:25 pm

        Oh yes - my favourites too!

    6. Julie at Burnt Carrots says

      February 21, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      That is so cute that he grabbed carrots and ginger! I don't think I knew what ginger looked like as a kid. 🙂 This looks super yummy. I love anything with roasted garlic!!

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 21, 2012 at 1:14 pm

        What can i say - I can't argue with this 5 year old. He knows what he likes!

    7. Rachel in Veganland says

      February 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      Wow! Yum! That looks incredible! I recently bought a big bag of carrots for juicing, now I know what I'll do with some of them!

      Reply
    8. Rebecca @ All-American Vegetarian says

      February 22, 2012 at 11:04 pm

      This looks tasty! Going to have to try it soon!
      ~Rebecca

      Reply
    9. thedrivencook says

      February 24, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      Love this unique dip! Healthy, too!

      Reply
    10. thekalechronicles says

      February 25, 2012 at 10:11 pm

      I love the flavor of roasted carrots, plus garam masala, ginger and garlic -- so many of my favorites in here, I'd be sure to like it. Glorious color, too.

      Reply
    11. Isabelle @ Crumb says

      March 19, 2012 at 1:15 pm

      I make a really similar dip / spread / whatever you want to call it, only it's made with tahini and lemon and paprika, which feels a little more Middle Eastern to me.
      Your version sounds even better, though... love the use of roasted garlic and sesame oil!

      Reply

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