Carrot Yogurt Dip Food

MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE CARROT, PARSNIP AND WALNUT DIP

Steps:

• Place the carrots and parsnips in a medium to large pot and cover with cold water. Set on the stove, bring to a simmer, and cook until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and place the carrots and parsnips in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients, except garnish, and pulse until smooth.Spoon the dip into a bowl, cool to temperature and refrigerate until chilled. When ready to serve, garnish the dip, if desired, with a drizzle of olive oil and a few walnuts pieces.

VADOUVAN CARROT YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and beginning to brown around edges, 12-15 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. vadouvan and garlic and cook, tossing often and reducing heat if needed, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender. Add yogurt and lime juice; purée until smooth.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. vadouvan in a small skillet until spices are sizzling and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Divide yogurt among bowls and drizzle with spice oil. Serve with toast for dipping.
• Yogurt and spice oil can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill yogurt; store spice oil tightly covered at room temperature.

MOROCCAN CARROT DIP

Steps:

• Cook the chopped carrot and garlic in simmering, salted water, for about 20 minutes or until soft.
• Drain well, then return them to the hot, dry pan for a minute or two, over medium heat, to dry them out further.
• Tip the carrots and garlic into the food processor bowl, and process until smooth.
• Add the cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, sea salt, honey and lemon juice and whizz again.
• With the machine still running, add the olive oil gradually.
• Allow to cool.
• Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, scatter with olives and cilantro leaves, and serve with lightly warmed flat bread for dipping.

GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Take a cup of yogurt and whisk it.
• Add garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme to the yogurt.
• Then add salt to taste along with a pinch of pepper. Add olive oil and lime juice. Whisk all the ingredients together until they become creamy.
• Enjoy this creamy healthy yogurt dip!

CARROT-YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Combine carrots, cumin, oil, vinegar, cilantro, and Indian pickles in a small bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix together yogurt and garlic. Season with salt and refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.
• Spread yogurt mixture onto a serving plate, then spoon marinated carrots on top, leaving behind any accumulated liquid. Garnish with pistachios, cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of oil from the pickle jar. Serve with papadums.

BAKED CARROT FRIES WITH GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Prepare [easyazon_link identifier="B00008W70E" locale="US" tag="ilospas-20"]baking sheet[/easyazon_link] with parchment paper or [easyazon_link identifier="B007KN6GDU" locale="US" tag="ilospas-20"]cookina[/easyazon_link]. Peel carrots, cut each carrot in half, then cut in half lenghtwise. Cut lengthwise to make fries.In a large bowl place carrots, add oil, [easyazon_link identifier="B000WR8TT0" locale="US" tag="ilospas-20"]garlic powder[/easyazon_link], salt and pepper. Mix all together. Spread on baking sheet. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.In a small bowl mix greek yogurt with lemon, salt and pepper. Add salt and pepper how much you prefer. Serve with carrot fries.

YOGHURT & CARROT DIP

Steps:

• Scrape the carrots and grate them. Whip yoghurt with remaining ingredients, throw in the carrot and mix well.