Roasted Carrot Dip (Easy Recipe) | Crowded Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is a good dip for carrots? ›

chopped garlic, honey, Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise… cayenne pepper sauce, lemon juice, hellmann's or best foods real mayonnaise… roasted garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise… pineapple preserves, Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise…

Roasting Tips

Parboiling skin-on carrots and parsnips lets you soften them without them losing too much moisture. Follow up by browning in a 375°F (190°C) oven for about 40 minutes.

I'd only known celery, apples and bananas to be sufficient mates to peanut butter. But, carrots?! So, I tried it and really liked it and have been having it as a snack ever since. If you don't go the baby carrot route, you can easily dip a carrot straight into the jar…

Next, put the garlic cloves and salt in the mortar, crush to a purée, then whisk in the oil. Now toss this mixture around with the carrots and spices, then spread it out on the baking tray. Pop it into the oven on a high shelf and roast until the carrots are tender when tested with a skewer – 30-40 minutes.

For example, eating carrots and oranges together is not advised as this combination might lead to excess bile reflux and may even cause heartburn.

Roasting really brings out carrots' best qualities. To make them, just toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake until they're golden on the edges and tender throughout.

Undercook them, and the texture is tough and dense. Overcook them, and they're dry and wrinkled. The secret is to soften the carrots slightly by boiling them briefly before roasting. The texture will be firm-tender with just the right amount of caramelization on the outside.

As they cook, vegetables give off moisture, and when arranged too close together it results in a soggy outcome. Follow this tip: To achieve beautiful browning and crisp, roasted perfection, vegetables need some breathing room. Arrange vegetables in a single layer and don't overcrowd the pan.

That's likely because carrot skins can turn bitter and dry when they're cooked. For some, the flavor difference is barely noticeable, but for others, the earthiness is a complete turn-off. Carrots' glossy exteriors may also turn dusty and dry in the heat of an oven.

Pro tip: microwave your peanut butter for 5-10 seconds for the creamiest dip for your Muddy Bites 🤤 #snackbreak #snackideas.

Are carrots and dip a good snack? ›

Vegetables with Hummus or Salsa For Dipping

Veggie sticks, such as carrots or celery, are a super healthy snack option. Many people focus on incorporating vegetables into their meals but eating vegetables between means is an equally effective approach to healthy eating.

Carrots pair beautifully with warm, earthy spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Toss them with 1/4 teaspoon of one or more of these spices before roasting. Use a garlic Parmesan seasoning. Skip the honey, and toss the carrots with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder instead.

The reason this hack works is because carrots are a very dense root vegetable that doesn't have a ton of moisture. Since it has a lack of moisture, roasting it will just burn the item before the inside can cook. This is the same for things like broccoli – the top part burns before the stem can cook.

I love how roasting carrots completely transforms them! The natural sugars in the carrots caramelize in the oven, creating golden edges and a soft, full-of-flavor interior. A sprinkle of salt is the perfect seasoning to mellow out the sweetness of the carrots, for a salty-sweet side dish that is so good!

Raw: Fresh carrots taste delicious on their own. Serve them with hummus or blue cheese dressing for a simple hors d'oeuvre or snack. Shred, julienne, or grate carrots then toss with cabbage and a ginger-miso dressing for a refreshing, vegan slaw.

Carrots pair beautifully with warm, earthy spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Toss them with 1/4 teaspoon of one or more of these spices before roasting. Use a garlic Parmesan seasoning. Skip the honey, and toss the carrots with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder instead.

From there, you might slice them into sticks and eat them with hummus or a yogurt-based dip. If you don't like crunchy carrots, you can steam, boil, or roast them and serve them as a side dish. They also work well in savory dishes such as beef stew, chicken pot pie, and stir-fry.