Curry, Carrot and White Bean Spread

by user Elocina

Info
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 16

Ingredients

 * 2 cups water


 * 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced


 * 2 tablespoons olive oil


 * ¼ cup onion, chopped


 * 1 clove garlic, minced


 * ½ teaspoon curry powder


 * ¼ teaspoon ground cumin


 * ½ 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 Suggestion

 * Spread on toasted French bread rounds or any of our chips and cracker recipes online or use as a dip for fresh vegetable sticks.

Source

 * Curry, Carrot and Black Bean Spread from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health -- original source of recipe, government resource in the public domain

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