Spiced carrot dip

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Carrots, chopped
cupWater
½largeVegetable stock cube, crumbled
¼cupOlive oil
1tablespoonWhite vinegar
1Clove garlic, crushed
¼teaspoonGround oregano
¼teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonGround cumin
1Red pepper, sliced
1Grean pepper, sliced

Directions

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Combine carrots, water and stock cube in pan, bring to boil, simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until carrots are tender, drain, discard stock. Place carrots in bowl, add combined oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika and cumin, cover, cool.

Blend or process carrot mixture until smooth. Serve dip with peppers, olives and bread.

Makes about 2½ cups. Source: Australian Women's Weekly, Mediterranean Cookbook