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INGREDIENTS
440 g baby carrots, drained (drained weight is 250 grams)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise , not a sweet one
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Drain the carrots and put all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add the yogurt ONLY if you want to reduce the heat.
Buzz until you have the desired consistency.
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INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup carrots , cooked, mashed and cooled
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup coconut
DIRECTIONS
Cream shortening, sugars, add egg and mashed carrots.
Sift dry ingredients and add to carrot mixture.
Add vanilla, spices, and coconut.
Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake375 F, 12 to 15 minute.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onions
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15ounce)can white cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
thinly sliced green onions (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a covered medium saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in curry powder and cumin. Transfer carrots [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 cup sugar-free maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, maple syrup and vanilla.
Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended.
Drop the dough into 1/4 (or 1/3!) cup mounds about 3" apart on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 - [...]