Carrot Cashew Spread

Serves 8
Time 1 hr 25 min
Carrot Cashew Spread

This spread is equally good with whole grain crackers or as a quick breakfast when spread on toasted slices of whole grain bread.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    3carrots, roughly chopped
    1 cupraw cashew or walnut pieces, divided
    15dried apricots, quartered (about 1/2 cup)

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Method

Put carrots into a small pot and cover by 2 inches with water. 


Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. 


Add 3/4 cup cashews and apricots, cover and continue to simmer until carrots are very soft, 5 to 7 minutes more; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and then drain well. 


Transfer carrot mixture and reserved water to a food processor and purée until smooth. 


Chill for at least 1 hour, then garnish with remaining cashews and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

1/4 cup

Calories

140

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

20mg

Total Carbohydrate

15g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

4g

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