Categories: spread, vegetarian

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small garlic clove, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add carrots. Cover and steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, along with garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, adding up to 2 tablespoons water if necessary.

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