Best 7 Carrot Nutty Spread Recipes

Carrot nutty spread is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or as a dip for vegetables. It is also a great way to use up leftover carrots. This spread is made with a combination of carrots, nuts, and spices, and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or savory, there is a carrot nutty spread recipe out there for you. Read on to discover the best recipe for carrot nutty spread, and learn how to make this tasty and nutritious spread at home.

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SPICED CARROT SPREAD

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Steamed carrots are pureed with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and tahini to create a robustly flavored appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

CARROT CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

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For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it is on vegetable sandwiches," says Rebecca Walz of Madison, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 small carrots, finely shredded
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Breadsticks, miniature bagels or assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in carrots, onion and salt. Serve with breadsticks, bagels or crackers.

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PEANUTTY CARROT SANDWICH SPREAD

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I had some shredded carrot to use and was thinking it would be tasty with peanut butter...after a quick search, I came up with this tasty morsel. Adapted from a cookbook by JoAnna Lund. I've also made this with chopped dried fig in place of the raisins; dried cherries or cranberries would be good too.

Provided by flower7

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 tablespoon orange marmalade or 1 tablespoon apricot marmalade
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
2 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine peanut butter & marmalade; add carrots & raisins. Mix well.
Use as a sandwich filling with your favorite bread or enjoy with crackers.

NUT AND CARROT SANDWICH

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A great blend of flavors that goes so nicely in a sandwich! Adapted from The Nut Gourmet cookbook by Zel Allen.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large carrots, peeled, finely shredded
2/3 cup walnuts, finely ground (or pecans, or cashews)
8 green olives, minced
1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped (or roasted red pepper)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4-1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
8 slices whole grain bread

Steps:

Mix carrots, walnuts (or pecans), olives, pimientos, garlic in a bowl.
Add enough mayonnaise to moisten them well and hold the ingredients together.
Fold in basil.
Spread each slice of bread with a little mayonnaise and place the carrot/walnut mixture on 4 of the slices.
Top with remaining bread.
Cut in half and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 491, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 11

NUTTY CARROT SALAD

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With the sunflower kernels and a peanutty dressing, this is a new twist on carrot-raisin salad. My family loves this delightfully different combination, and I'm positive your family will, too.-Tami Escher, Dumont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 to 1/2 cup raisins
1/4 to 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup salted peanuts
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a bowl, toss the carrots, pineapple, raisins, sunflower kernels and peanuts. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, yogurt, mayonnaise and salt; mix well. Pour over carrot mixture and stir gently to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

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NUTTY CARROT SPREAD

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This is such an unusual dip. It is served with cinnamon graham crakers. Such a fresh flavor and certainly stands out when added to an appetizer buffet with the normal dips and chips.

Provided by JANE LOUISE @lovinspoonful

Categories Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup(s) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup(s) frozen oj, thawed
1 cup(s) shredded carrot
1/2 cup(s) raisins, packed
16 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar

Steps:

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, oj, brown sugar and sour cream. Beat until smooth. Stir in the rest of the ingredients until blended. Serve in a bowl with cinnamon graham crackers on the side.

ROASTED CARROT AND HERB SPREAD

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Here's an extra-special nibble ready to take center stage on your appetizer table.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Condiment

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds baby-cut carrots
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges and separated
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Baguette slices or crackers, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray.
Place carrots, sweet potato and onion in pan. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Place vegetable mixture in food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spoon into serving bowl. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

Tips:

Choose the right carrots. For the best flavor, use fresh, organic carrots that are sweet and crisp. Avoid carrots that are woody or have blemishes.
Roast the carrots properly. Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Be sure to roast them until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
Use a good quality nut butter. The nut butter is a key ingredient in this spread, so it's important to use one that you like the taste of. I recommend using an all-natural nut butter that is unsweetened and has no added oils or salt.
Season the spread to taste. Once you've combined all of the ingredients, taste the spread and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to taste.
Serve the spread immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. This spread is best served fresh, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. When you're ready to serve it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before spreading it on your favorite crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This carrot and nutty spread is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give this carrot and nutty spread a try!