Roasted Carrot Ginger Dip (Printable)

Vibrant creamy dip featuring roasted carrots, fresh ginger, and tahini. Dairy-free, vegetarian, and perfect for entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
05 - 2 tablespoons tahini
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss the carrot chunks and garlic clove with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a food processor, combine roasted carrots, garlic, ginger, tahini, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper.
05 - Blend until smooth, drizzling in the remaining olive oil. Add a splash of water if needed to reach desired consistency.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
07 - Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble carrots into something unexpectedly luxurious without any dairy or complicated steps.
  • The roasted sweetness plays beautifully against the sharp ginger and tangy lemon, creating a dip that feels both comforting and exciting.
  • You can make it ahead and it actually tastes better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle into each other.
02 -
  • Don't skip the roasting step, raw carrots will give you a grainy, vegetal dip instead of the sweet, velvety texture you want.
  • If your tahini is old or separated, the dip can taste bitter, so give the jar a good stir and taste it before adding.
  • Add water slowly at the end, too much and you'll thin it out into a soup instead of a thick, scoopable dip.
03 -
  • Roast the carrots until some edges are dark and crispy, those caramelized bits add a sweetness you can't get any other way.
  • Blend longer than you think you need to, an extra 30 seconds transforms it from grainy to luxuriously smooth.
  • If you're making this for someone who doesn't like ginger, start with half the amount and taste before adding more.
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