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Mediterranean Dip with Crisp Vegetables

25th February 2008

 

- 1 pound baby carrots, peeled & washed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 16-once can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Kosher salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup water
- Assorted vegetables - such as: celery, Belgian endive leaves, cauliflower & broccoli, bell pepper triangles, jicama matchsticks & snow peas soaked in ice water

 

 

In a medium-sized skillet, place the carrots with 1 inch of water.

 

 

Bring to a boil over high heat.

 

 

Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook until carrots are very tender.

 

 

Drain most of the water & add olive oil, scallions, and garlic.

 

 

Sauté without a lid for 5 minutes.

 

 

Place the mixture in a food processor along with garbanzo beans, spices, lemon juice, and sesame oil.

 

 

Process until just slightly chunky.

 

 

Stir in extra water if too thick.

 

 

Add salt & pepper to taste. 

 

Drain vegetables; serve with dip & garnish with olives, scallions, and lemon slices.



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