Roasted Garlic Tahini Carrot Dip
Roasted Garlic Tahini Carrot Dip is a creamy, flavorful vegetable dip made with sweet roasted carrots, mellow roasted garlic, and nutty tahini. This healthy, dairy-free dip is smooth, vibrant, and perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, crackers, or warm pita bread. It’s an easy homemade appetizer packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 –3 tablespoons water for blending
- Optional Garnish
- Olive oil drizzle
- Paprika
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Roast the Vegetables
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the sliced carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with a little olive oil, and wrap it loosely in foil.
- Place the wrapped garlic bulb on the same baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, until:
- Carrots are tender and lightly caramelized
- Garlic becomes soft and fragrant
- Remove from the oven and allow the garlic to cool slightly.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the bulb.
- Blend the Dip
- Add the following ingredients to a food processor or blender:
- Roasted carrots
- Roasted garlic
- Tahini
- Lemon juice
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add water gradually while blending until the dip reaches your desired consistency.
- Finish and Serve
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with paprika or chopped parsley.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Roasting the carrots enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Add water slowly to prevent the dip from becoming too thin.
- For extra creaminess, blend in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt (optional).
- The dip tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.