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Carrot Walnut Dip

This recipe for Carrot Walnut Dip is a healthy and flavorful appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The dip is made with a blend of roasted carrots, california walnuts, and spices, which gives it a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It’s also easy to make and can be served with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables. This dip is a great way to incorporate more vegetables and nuts into your diet, while still enjoying a delicious snack.

Recipe courtesy of the California Walnut Commision.

Ingredients

1	onion
400 g	carrots
50 g	butter or margarine
2 tbsp.	tomato paste
1 tsp.	Italian herbs
	Salt
	Pepper
100 g	Californian walnuts
	Thyme for garnish

Step 1
Peel and dice the onion. Peel and dice the carrots. Heat the butter or margarine in a hot pan. Sauté the onion and carrot cubes for about 3 minutes. Add the tomato purée and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with 100 ml water and simmer for another 3 minutes.
Step 2
In the meantime, finely chop the Californian walnuts. Finely puree the carrot mix with a hand blender, stir in the walnuts, except for some for garnish.
Step 3
Serve the dip garnished with the remaining walnuts and thyme.

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Carrot Walnut Dip

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