Cashew Carrot "hummus"

Submitted by La Dilettante

"A tasty alternative to the chickpea classic---sweetened with carrots that add a lovely color to this versatile spread. Makes a great sandwich in a wheat pita pocket with onion, lettuce, and tomato..."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 3 cups
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 cup raw organic cashews
• 1⁄2 cup yellow onion, chopped coarsely
• 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and crushed red pepper flakes

directions

1. Soak carrots in water overnight. Drain well, and put into food processor with remaining ingredients, pulse several times until mixture is smooth. Add more oil if too stiff.