CURRY CARROT & WHITE BEAN SPREAD

CURRY, CARROT AND WHITE BEAN SPREAD

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients: 

 2 cups water 

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1/4 cup onion, chopped 

1 clove garlic, minced 

1/2 teaspoon curry powder 

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

1/2 cup canned white beans (Cannellini or navy beans), drained 

Salt, to taste (optional) 

Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan then add carrots and cook for about 7-8 minutes or until tender. Drain then set aside.

2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, curry and cumin and cook until onion is tender (about 4-5 minutes.)

3. Place carrots and onion mixture in a food processor or blender then add beans and salt (if using.) Blend until smooth or to desired consistency.

4. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with cilantro and serve with your favorite crackers or bread slices.

Serving suggestions:
Spread on toasted French bread rounds or crackers or use as a dip for fresh vegetable sticks.

NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount per serving
Calories 29
Calories from fat 16
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 3 mg
Total Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 1 g