Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Spiced Carrot Dip
Sweet carrots are slow cooked to perfection along with a blend of savory ingredients to make the perfect Vegan, Paleo & Whole30 compliant dip or spread.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by prepping the ingredients for the slow cooker. Peel and grate the carrots. Chop the onion. Juice and zest the orange. Smash the garlic cloves.
- To the slow cooker, add EVOO, red curry paste, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine. Next, add the carrots, onion, orange juice and zest and garlic to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours (or until the grated carrots are soft and tender).
- Spoon the carrot mixture into a food processor or blender. Blend over low speed until smooth. Add the coconut cream and hot sauce to the blender. Continue to blend over low speed until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Transfer carrot dip to a bowl, cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving (optional).
Notes
- This dip is best served chilled with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips for dipping. It's also wonderful as a spread for crackers, bread or sweet potato toast.
- This is a great make ahead party appetizer as it will last for up to a week in the fridge.