Moroccan Carrot Dip Recipe

Name: Moroccan Carrot Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces carrots, peeled and chopped into large pieces; 1 clove garlic, peeled and left whole; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; sea salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons seeded green olives (left whole or chopped, your preference); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves; 4 -6 rounds flat bread or 4 -6 pita pocket bread

Servings: persons

16 ounces carrots, peeled and chopped into large pieces
1 clove garlic, peeled and left whole
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
sea salt, to taste
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons seeded green olives (left whole or chopped, your preference)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
4 -6 rounds flat bread or 4 -6 pita pocket bread

1
Cook the chopped carrot and garlic in simmering, salted water, for about 20 minutes or until soft.
2
Drain well, then return them to the hot, dry pan for a minute or two, over medium heat, to dry them out further.
3
Tip the carrots and garlic into the food processor bowl, and process until smooth.
4
Add the cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, sea salt, honey and lemon juice and whizz again.
5
With the machine still running, add the olive oil gradually.
6
Allow to cool.
7
Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, scatter with olives and cilantro leaves, and serve with lightly warmed flat bread for dipping.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces carrots, peeled and chopped into large pieces, 1 clove garlic, peeled and left whole, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Carrot Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Moroccan Carrot Dip

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