Curried Carrot Sunflower Spread

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 266.4
  • Total Fat: 20.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 210.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g

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Introduction

Served with whole grain crackers, this spread makes a great fresh luncheon salad. Tastes even better the second day. Served with whole grain crackers, this spread makes a great fresh luncheon salad. Tastes even better the second day.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    3 large carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
    1 cup dry roasted sunflower seeds
    1-2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 shallot (or 1/2 small onion) diced small
    1/2 cup packed cilantro
    2 tsp fresh grated ginger
    1 T tahini
    2 T coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (can be omitted)
    1/2 tsp curry powder
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    salt to taste

Tips

Serve with whole grain crackers or veggies for dipping. A fabulous raw food spread with amazing flavor!
(Personally, I like to double the amount of curry and cumin.)


Directions

Chop carrots into smaller chunks.
Process carrots and sunflower seeds in food processor until you have a coarse mixture (no chunks).
Add all other ingredients and process on high for a minute or two, until finely blended.

Serving Size: Makes about 2 cups