Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  • In medium covered saucepan cook carrots in small amount of boiling water, about 15 min or unti very tender.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in same skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
  • Stir in curry powder and cumin.
  • Transfer carrots and onion mixture to food processor; add beans and salt.
  • Cover and process until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 3 days.
  • To serve top with green onions.
  • Serve with wheat crackers, triscuits or with vegetable dippers.