Curried Carrot Spread Recipes

CURRIED ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Set oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss carrots with olive oil, curry powder and salt directly on baking sheet until evenly coated. Roast, stirring with a rubber spatula a few times to prevent sticking and burning, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Toss roasted carrots with honey directly on baking sheet. Taste and add more salt, pepper or honey if desired.

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:

• 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.

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 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.

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.