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Spiced Carrot Spread

Spiced Carrot Spread

This simple recipe for carrot spread takes on the flavors of the Middle East. Steamed carrots are pureed with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and tahini to create a robustly flavored appetizer. Serve with toasted cocktail-size bread slices.

Everyday Food, January/February 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/335088/spiced-carrot-spread
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 6 medium carrots, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 small garlic clove, chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

  1. Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add carrots. Cover and steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, along with garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, adding up to 2 tablespoons water if necessary.

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