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    Curried Carrot Spread


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    Janey
    Curried Carrot Spread

    FILE - CARROT SPREAD

    The perfect chilled spread recipe
    for potlucks, holidays or any occasion,
    combines cannellini beans, carrots,
    garlic, onion, and spices served with
    wheat crackers or vegetables dippers.

    Ideal for someone on a diabetic diet.

    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
    Servings: Makes 3 cups

    INGREDIENTS:
    3 cups sliced carrots
    3/4 cup chopped onion
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2Tbsp curry powder
    f1 tsp ground cumin
    1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans,
    rinsed and drained
    3/4 tsp salt
    Thinly sliced green onion (optional)
    Whole wheat crackers and/or
    assorted vegetable dippers

    DIRECTIONS:
    1
    In medium covered saucepan cook carrots in
    small amount of boiling water about 15
    minutes or until very tender.
    Drain.
    2
    Meanwhile, in small skillet cook onion and garlic
    in hot oil until tender. Stir in curry powder and
    cumin. Transfer carrots and onion mixture to
    food processor; add beans and salt. Cover and
    process until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl.
    Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 3 days.

    To serve, top with green onions.
    Serve with crackers or vegetable dippers.
    Makes 3 cups (twenty four 2-Tbsp. servings).

    Nutrition Facts
    Calories 40, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g,
    Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g,
    Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g,
    Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g.
    Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
    Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

 

 


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