Curried Carrot Spread Recipes

CURRY CARROT DIP

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil. Add the carrots, water, salt, pepper and curry. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook for 8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Cool. , Transfer to a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Add mayonnaise and mustard; mix well. Serve with vegetables.

CURRIED CARROT SPREAD

Steps:

• In medium covered saucepan cook carrots in small amount of boiling water, about 15 min or unti very tender.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, in same skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
• Stir in curry powder and cumin.
• Transfer carrots and onion mixture to food processor; add beans and salt.
• Cover and process until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 3 days.
• To serve top with green onions.
• Serve with wheat crackers, triscuits or with vegetable dippers.

CURRIED CARROT DIP

Steps:

• In medium saucepan over high heat, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Cook carrots until they are very tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Stir in curry powder and cumin.
• Transfer carrot and onion mixtures to a food processor. Add beans and salt and process until smooth. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.

CURRIED CARROT DIP

Steps:

• Chop carrots and onions and blend together with cashews in food processer. Add seasonings, soy sauce, honey, oil, and milk. Blend until smooth add water until you reach the desired consistency. You may prefer more than a half cup of water. Serve chilled and stir immediately prior to serving.

CURRIED CARROT DIP

Steps:

• In a saucepan boil the carrots until tender. Drain and reserve about 2/3 cup of the cooking liquid.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Stir in the curry powder and cumin powder.
• Transfer the cooked carrots and onion mixture to a food processor or blender. Add the drained beans, jalapeno and salt. Cover and process until smooth. If the machine is laboring, add some of the cooking liquid from the carrots.
• Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, stir in the lemon juice and cover well. Chill until serving time.
• When ready to serve, garnish the dip with sliced green onions or snipped chives.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onions, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, mustard, curry powder and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the carrots, parsley, capers and drained onions, if using, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate before serving (I recommend making this 30 minutes to 1 hour ahead, then tossing again just before serving).

CURRIED CARROT BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a covered medium saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in curry powder and cumin. Transfer carrots and onion mixture to a food processor; add white kidney beans and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill for 4 hours to 3 days. Tote spread, vegetable dippers (if using), and sliced green onion (if using) in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Tote crackers, melba toast, and French bread slices (if using) in an airtight container.
• To serve, garnish with green onion. Serve with crackers, melba toast, toasted French bread slices, or vegetable dippers.
• Makes 3 cups spread.