Carrot-Sesame Dip

Healthy Recipes

Authored By: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™

Sweet potatoes or winter squash work nicely here too. Serve with toasted pita chips and celery sticks.

Diet Types: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons raw Sesame Seeds, unhulled

1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled, sliced, and steamed until very soft

2 tablespoons Brown Rice Vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon ginger powder

1/4 cup orange juice or more to blend

1 tablespoon Tamari

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes

Instructions:

Roast the Sesame Seeds on medium heat in a dry skillet, stirring constantly until the seeds start popping and turn a light brown. Remove the seeds from the pan and cool. Place seeds with the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors marry before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g	2%

Saturated Fat 0g	1%

Mono Fat 1g

Sodium 179mg	7%

Total Carbs 6g	2%

Dietary Fiber 1g	6%

Protein 1g

Iron	5%

Calcium	4%

Vitamin B-6	5%

Vitamin C	9%

Vitamin E	1%

Vitamin A	86%

Selenium	1%

Manganese	10%

Copper	5%

Zinc	2%

Pantothenic acid	1%

Niacin	3%

Thiamin	7%

Folate	3%

Potassium	4%

Phosphorus	4%

Magnesium	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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