This simple healthy dip is packed with flavour and is lighter on the calories as I used water rather than oil to thin it; roasting the carrots and onion concentrates the flavour and makes a sweet tasting delicious dip which will count towards your 5 a day, the addition of sesame oil adds a nutty flavour. Serve warm or make in advance and keep in the fridge for a few days.
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Roast Carrot Dip
Roasted carrot dip is a lovely substitute for hummus.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots – peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 large onion – peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the carrots and onions in a roasting tin and toss with the oils and season with the salt and pepper. Roast in a moderately hot oven GM5/190C/375F for about 40mins until the carrot and onion are starting to caramelise. Scrape into the food processor and blitz; adding water if needed to thin, make a textured purée, season to taste, garnish with fresh herbs and serve with pitta bread strips and crudités.
Notes
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
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Nutrition Facts
Roast Carrot Dip
Amount Per Serving (2 servings)
Calories 154
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 806mg23%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 37890IU758%
Vitamin C 17.5mg21%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Lynn
Ooh, this looks lovely!
Sophie
Love this idea – veggies dipped in roast carrot dip is a super healthy snack.
I could imagine having this in a sandwich or pitta with a bit of crumbled feta too
Nicisme
This is a great idea, shows how versatile carrots can be!
pigpigscorner
I like the idea of roasting it first! Adds such nice flavours!
Helen
I have a bit of a theme of bunging it in the oven to roast, especially when veggies have been at the bottom of the fridge for a while.
Hannah
I absolutely love this idea! I like to eat dip a bit too much, and sometimes make it the center of a meal, so I’m all over a healthier, low-oil option like this!
Choclette
This sounds such a great dip and so simple. I can imagine that roasting the veg makes a huge difference. Thank you, I shall be making this.
George@CulinaryTravels
I absolutely love this idea. Perfect with some pitta or flat breads.
tasteofbeirut
I love carrots and onions in a salad but I bet it would be nice in a dip especially the way you caramelized them first!