Carrot & Coriander Dip

Serves

4 People

Cooking Time

40 minutes

Season

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Spring

Dietary

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Recipe by Annabelle Randles

Two tins of butter beans lurking in my cupboard were the inspiration for this Carrot & Coriander Dip came from. We were craving something quick and healthy. Rummaging through the fridge I found carrots and coriander which I thought would be perfect for it. It has been a big hit, my husband having now claimed the whole jar for himself. If the dip gets too thick when you are making it, just add more water so it is easier to blend. This carrot & coriander dip makes a nice change from hummus and is great on bread sticks, pitta bread or as a sandwich filler.

Ingredients

500g carrots
plenty fresh coriander

From the cupboard

2 x 400g can of butter beans [2 x 14 oz]
juice of 3-4 lemons
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (+ extra to roast the carrots)
1 Tbsp tahini
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
salt & pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 200C/400F/Gas 6.
If you are not using organic carrots, then you need to peel them. Otherwise just cut the tips off.
Cut carrots in 0.5cm slices [0.2 inch].
Spread on a baking tray, drizzled with some olive oil. Cook for 15-20 mins until soft
When cooked, transfer carrots to a blender and whizz to a paste.
Rinse and drain the butterbeans.
Add butter beans to the blender with tahini, crushed garlic, juice of 2 lemons, olive oil, ground coriander and ground cumin. Whizz to a paste. Add some water 1 tablespoon at a time if it gets too thick. At the same time add more lemon juice to suit your own taste.
When you are happy with the consistency of the dip, transfer it to a bowl.