Curry, Carrot and White Bean Spread
(makes 16 servings)
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:
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with cilantro and serve with your favorite crackers or bread slices.
Reprinted with the permission of King County. © 2008 King County
Take Action
- this article with friends and family.
- Have a question about Snacks? Ask it here.
- Publish your work on education.com.
