Name: Roasted carrot spread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 500 gr carrot ((approx. 1 lb)(cut into chunks)); 1 large onion ((cut into 6-8 wedges)); 4 cloves garlic ((peeled)); 3 tbsp olive oil ((plus extra to pour in when blending if the paste is too thick)); 1½ tsp sea salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 handful fresh thyme and/or rosemary; 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ((optional but highly recommended)); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano ((or use 2-3 tsp fresh oregano)); ½-1 tbsp tomato paste; 1-2 tsp za'atar

Our new favorite spread; roasted carrot spread. Great on a slice of toasted bread or use it as a dip for crudités.

This roasted carrot spread bursts with flavor; it’s a bit tangy, a bit sweet and has lots of herbs in it to give it an earthy taste as well.

roasted carrots shredded in a food processor

How I make this roasted carrot spread?

Roast the carrot

I start by roasting the carrot on a baking tray together with some onions and garlic in the oven. I chop the carrot and onions roughly and leave the garlic cloves whole; cut too thin and the edges will burn quickly. I just want them to get soft and sweet. I toss them with some olive oil and sea salt before roasting them for 20-25 minutes.

Blend into a semi smooth spread

In a food processor I add the roasted carrots, onions and garlic together with a few sprigs of fresh thyme and/or rosemary and (optionally) a splash of balsamic vinegar. If you don’t have a food processor, a hand blender (submergible blender) works perfectly as well. Even a regular blender will do the trick; it just might take longer.

Optional add-ins:

This spread is so adjustable and the flavors can be changed easily. I have added some za’atar to it before. Another great add-in is cumin and oregano. To make it smoother and richer in flavor you can also add a few teaspoons of tomato paste.

A great dip or spread on toast. We all enjoy this roasted carrot spread so much. We hope you do too. It is

bursting with flavor – easy to make – wholesome – and incredible delicious

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Roasted carrot spread

A flavor-packed spread made with roasted carrot, onion and garlic. Added herbs and a bit of balsamic vinegar gives it extra depth of flavor. So easy to make! Great on a piece of toast, your sandwich or as a crudité.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer, Bread

Servings 1 jar*

Equipment

Food processor or submergible blender

Ingredients

500 gr carrot (approx. 1 lb)(cut into chunks)
1 large onion (cut into 6-8 wedges)
4 cloves garlic (peeled)
3 tbsp olive oil (plus extra to pour in when blending if the paste is too thick)
1½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 handful fresh thyme and/or rosemary
1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional but highly recommended)

Optional add-ins

1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano (or use 2-3 tsp fresh oregano)
½-1 tbsp tomato paste
1-2 tsp za'atar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
Toss the chunks of carrots, onion and the cloves of garlic with 3 tbsp of olive oil and 1-1½ tsp of sea salt. Arrange them on a baking tray and roast them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until softened and slightly browned.
Add the roasted carrots, onions and garlic together with the fresh thyme and/or rosemary and (optionally) a splash of balsamic vinegar to a food processor and blend into a chunky spread. If the paste is too thick and dry add a tbsp of olive oil.
If you want to adjust the flavor and add-in optional ingredients add them now and blend with the other ingredients.
Transfer the spread to a jar. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

*10-12 servings

Nutritional information:

the information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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