Carrot & Cashew Pate
This Carrot & Cashew Pate is a tasty alternative to the usual store bought hummus for a snack or an hors d'oeuvre. It is made in approx 10 minutes maximum and gives you great protein from the cashews and vitmain A from the carrots. This recipe serves as an appetiser for maximum 4 not-so-hungry people, but if you want to also have a supply to keep in your fridge for a convenient, healthy snack, we would recommend doubling the recipe!
Ingredients
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300g carrots, chopped into large pieces
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200g cashews, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
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70g tahini (available in the health food section)
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60 ml lemon juice
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1 Tbsp. ginger, peeled and grated
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3 Tbsp. coriander, stems and leaves
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Optional sea salt and chopped spring onions for garnish.
Method
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Blend the carrots in a food processor until there are no more big chunks.
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Drain the cashews and place them in the food processor, along with the tahini, lemon juice, ginger, coriander and a pinch of salt.
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Process until mixture is completely smooth, about 3 minutes.
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Sprinkle some sea salt and finely chopped spring onions on top as garnish if desired.
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Serve with cucumber slices, celery sticks, crackers or bread.