Name: Roasted Carrot Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots; 1 cup raw cashews; 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic; 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 cup olive oil

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Roasted Carrot Dip

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Instructions

Add raw cashews to a small bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. While oven is heating, wash carrots and cut in half lengthwise and crosswise, creating about 4-inch pieces. Add carrots to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Roast carrots in oven for 45 minutes, turning once or twice, until carrots are roasted and browning, but not burnt.

Drain and rinse cashews and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add roasted carrots, garlic cloves, juice of 1 lemon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.

Run food processor on low, stopping to scrape down sides, until mixture is well combined. While food processor is running, drizzle in ½ cup olive oil. Continue running until dip has the texture of hummus. Serve or store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cashew Soaking Perfection 💧
Soak raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in cold water) to achieve maximum creaminess without a blender—this is crucial for the hummus-like texture.
Roasting for Depth 🔥
Roast carrots at 425°F until deeply caramelized (35-40 minutes), allowing the natural sugars to concentrate and the smoked paprika to develop a richer, more complex flavor profile.
Lemon Balance Technique 🍋
Reserve half your lemon juice to add at the end after blending—this preserves bright acidity and allows you to adjust the flavor balance precisely without over-processing the dip.
Garlic Roasting Strategy 🧄
Roast garlic cloves alongside the carrots to mellow their harshness and develop a subtle sweetness that complements the smoky paprika without overpowering the dip.
Texture Control with Reserved Liquid 🥄
Keep some cashew soaking liquid nearby to adjust consistency—add it gradually while blending to achieve silky texture without thinning the dip with extra oil.