Ooooh yes — Spiced Carrot Tahini Dip 🥕🌶️🫒 is where creamy meets earthy with a warm, cozy, Middle Eastern-inspired twist. Perfect for spreading, dipping, or spooning straight from the bowl (no judgment). Let’s make this sunshine-hued dip happen ✨
🥕 Spiced Carrot Tahini Dip
Ingredients:
- 3 large carrots, peeled & chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (roasted or fresh) 🧄
- ¼ cup tahini 🫒
- Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes (optional) 🌶️
- Salt to taste
- Water to blend (2–4 tbsp as needed)
- Optional: a drizzle of honey or maple for balance 🍯
Instructions:
- Roast the carrots:
Toss chopped carrots with olive oil, salt, and cumin. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized. - Blend the magic:
In a food processor, combine roasted carrots, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and a bit of water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and spice to taste. - Serve & style:
Swirl into a bowl and top with olive oil, more paprika, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped herbs.
Serving Ideas:
- With warm pita, crackers, or veggie sticks
- On toast with microgreens 🌿
- Dolloped on grain bowls or falafel plates
- Part of a mezze spread with hummus & olives
Flavor Vibe:
Creamy, nutty, warm, and vibrant — like hummus, but brighter and more soulful 🎨🧄
Want me to generate a beautifully styled image for this? Think earthy ceramics, a drizzle swirl, and pita triangles. Just say go and I’ll make it 🌈
