Herbies Spices Recipes
Moroccan Carrot Dip
Description
Preparing a table of mezze dishes is a very easy and attractive way to entertain in a casual way. Combine this carrot dip with Zahlouk, Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes, a good hummus and baba ganoush and some Za'atar bread for a delicious vegetarian lunch.
Ingredients
At a glance
Quick Cook (under 20 mins)
Soups & Salads
Vegetables & Vegetarian Dishes
Makes
approx 2 cups
2 large carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Herbie’s Spices Cumin Seed Ground
2 tespoons honey (more or less to taste)
juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon Herbie’s Spices Chilli Powder Medium or Harissa Mix Special Blend, to taste
flat bread, to serve
Methods/steps
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Wash the carrots and chop into chunks.
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Cook in boiling salted water until tender.
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Drain, then combine carrots with oil, cumin, honey, lemon and chilli in a food processor, and process until fairly smooth.
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Taste, and adjust to your personal taste by adding more lemon, honey, chilli or salt.
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Serve with crackers or flatbread.
Additional Tips
Other ideas for cumin:
· Mix 1 or 2 teaspoons with a good quality bought hummus for a “home-made” flavour
· Add to pumpkin soup for added depth and interest
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