Egyptian Spiced Carrot Puree

Transform your side dishes with this vibrant and flavorful Egyptian Spiced Carrot Purée! This smooth and creamy blend of tender carrots, nutty tahini, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon takes traditional carrot recipes to a whole new level. A hint of lemon juice adds brightness, while garlic sautéed in olive oil brings a savory depth. Perfect as a warm side dish or a chilled dip, this versatile purée pairs beautifully with crusty bread, crisp veggies, or roasted meats. Quick and easy to make, it's a healthy, exotic addition to your table that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 60 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly-sized chunks.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the carrots and cook for 20 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 3

While the carrots are cooking, peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them.

Step 4

In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Drain the cooked carrots and transfer them to a blender or food processor.

Step 6

Add the sautéed garlic, remaining olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and 60 milliliters of water to the blender with the carrots.

Step 7

Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If the puree is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 8

Taste the puree and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary.

Step 9

Transfer the carrot puree to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as a dip with bread, crackers, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	657.1 grams (657.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	697

Total Fat 48.60g	62%
Saturated Fat 7.60g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1571mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 59.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 24.40g
Protein 12.60g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2552mg	196%
Iron 10719mg	59550%
Potassium 1924mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 32.8%