Secret Recipe
BANGKOK CARROT DIP
MAKES ABOUT 1 POUND
Isn't she lovely? A vibrant orange color, a depth of flavor, and a bit of a kick. Who would have thought that 8 ingredients − that you may already have on hand − could transform your crudité? It won't take long either. Just steam up some carrots and purée away. We promise you won't miss the ranch!
¾ pound carrots, chopped
3 tablespoons unrefined extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ tablespoon red curry paste
¾ tablespoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1. Steam carrots until very soft. Remove and let cool.
2. Place carrots, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, red curry paste, cumin, ginger, and salt in a food processor and purée until smooth.
3. Serve with cut veggies, crackers or warm pita bread triangles.
Per serving (2 tablespoons): 37 calories, 3g fat, 2g carbohydrates, trace protein, 61mg sodium, 1g fiber