Curried Carrot Spread Recipes

CURRIED ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Set oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss carrots with olive oil, curry powder and salt directly on baking sheet until evenly coated. Roast, stirring with a rubber spatula a few times to prevent sticking and burning, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Toss roasted carrots with honey directly on baking sheet. Taste and add more salt, pepper or honey if desired.

CURRIED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a heavy large saucepan and add cold water to cover.
• Cook over medium high heat just until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Mix the butter, curry powder, salt and pepper and add to the carrots.
• Heat over very low heat, tossing to coat the carrots with the butter mixture.
• Add the lemon juice and brown sugar.
• Heat, tossing occasionally, until the carrots are glazed.
• Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
• Serve immediately.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onions, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, mustard, curry powder and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the carrots, parsley, capers and drained onions, if using, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate before serving (I recommend making this 30 minutes to 1 hour ahead, then tossing again just before serving).

CURRIED CARROT BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a covered medium saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in curry powder and cumin. Transfer carrots and onion mixture to a food processor; add white kidney beans and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill for 4 hours to 3 days. Tote spread, vegetable dippers (if using), and sliced green onion (if using) in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Tote crackers, melba toast, and French bread slices (if using) in an airtight container.
• To serve, garnish with green onion. Serve with crackers, melba toast, toasted French bread slices, or vegetable dippers.
• Makes 3 cups spread.