Savory Carrot Peanut Spread
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients:
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Elevate your snacking experience with this savory carrot peanut spread. Enjoy the rich fusion of flavors as grated organic carrots and peanuts come together with zesty lime and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for entertaining or a delightful treat for yourself.
Ingredients
For the Spread | |
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| 1 | tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | tablespoon butter |
| 2 | tightly packed grated organic carrots, divided (about 3 carrots) |
| 1 | teaspoon minced fresh garlic or garlic puree |
| 1 | teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ginger puree |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon kosher salt |
| 1⁄8 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| Zest of ½ lime | |
| 2 | tablespoons fresh lime juice (about ½ lime) |
| 1⁄2 | cup plain Greek yogurt |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped peanuts, divided |
Instructions
For the Spread | |
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| 1. | Heat the olive oil in a 10” skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter with the oil. |
| 2. | Add 1 cup of tightly packed grated organic carrots and sauté for 1 minute. |
| 3. | Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute. Sprinkle with kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and sauté for one more minute. |
| 4. | Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the plain Greek yogurt, lime zest, remaining grated carrots, and 6 tablespoons of chopped peanuts. |
| 5. | Transfer the spread to a small serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining chopped peanuts. Serve with crostini and/or toasted pita wedges. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. |
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița