Carrot-Tahini Dip

Serves
makes 2 1/2 cups
Time
20 minutes

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HELEN CATHCART

Tahini's nutty, luxurious properties don't stop at hummus. Keep the sesame paste flowing with this vibrant, creamy carrot purée.

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Ingredients

1 lb. carrots, peeled and halved crosswise
¹⁄₂ cup tahini
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
3 ice cubes
Extra-virgin olive oil, to garnish
1 tbsp. toasted, chopped walnuts, to garnish
1 tbsp. pomegranate seeds, to garnish
Aish baladi or pita, for serving

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Instructions

Step 1

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer the carrots to a blender along with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and ice. Season with salt and pepper and purée until smooth. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.