A while back I bought a 5 pound bag of organic carrots for a super low price...I think we only paid about $2.49 so I couldn't resist buying them. BUT...I have TONS left! I was trying to figure out a good way to use them FAST! Of course one way would be to JUICE them and I will be doing that VERY VERY soon with the rest of them! I wanted something I could dip so I came up with a super easy Carrot Almond Pate of sorts. I originally saw a similar one online using Cashews instead but I didn't have any cashew left in the house.
All I did for this was the following...
4 Large Carrots
1/2 Large Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
2 C Almonds (soaked)
1/4 C Grapeseed Oil
A couple of squirts of Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1/2 C - 1 C of Water
I did this all in one of my Ninja Blenders and it turned out really good! Sweet yet creamy. This made a HUGE batch...around 5 to 6 Cups, actually! So I have been munching on it often. I took a bit of it and put it thru my Ninja again and added some Almond Milk for a sauce, too! This is a nice starter or base. The sky is the limit to additional flavorings! I will be trying more in the future, I'm sure!
Pate? Goes with bread and crackers, I guess?
ReplyDeleteYes, indeedy! It's pretty thick, too!
DeleteSounds like a great dip for crackers!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was! I think Celery Dipping is in order as well! Haven't tried it but think it will work well!
DeleteLove carrots, I usually put 2-3 in my smoothies daily, so I'd go through the bag fast! :-) This pate looks wonderful, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI hope to start in with the smoothie with Carrots, too! I have an idea for Carrot and Ginger Juice but want to try the smoothie version as well!
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