Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs carrots (about 12 sliced 3/4" thick)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • PITA CHIPS:
  • 4 8" whole wheat pita cut into 6 wedges
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Optional: garlic powder, thyme,basil or oregano; or chili powder or curry or paprika or cayenne.

Method

  • 1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large saucepan until simmering. Add carrots and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until soft, 7 or 8 min.
  • 2. Add water, bring to simmer, cover pan and simmer for 15 to 20 min.
  • 3. Off the heat, mash with a potato masher, leaving a few chunks.
  • 4. Stir in 2 Tbsp oil and vinegar. Refrigerate for 30 min. Season with additional vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro.
  • PITA CHIPS:
  • 1. Adjust oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350. Spread pita wedges, smooth sides down, over 2 rimmed baking sheets. Spray the tops with oil and sprinkle with salt, or use one of the mixes below.
  • 2. Bake the chips until they begin to crisp and brown lightly, 8 - 10 min. Flip chips to smooth side up and bake until fully toasted, 8 - 10 more min. Let cool.
  • Garlic-herb mix: 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 Tbsp minced fresh thyme, basil or oregano mixed with the salt.
  • Chili-spice mix: 1 Tbsp chili powder (or curry or smoked paprika), 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch cayenne, mixed with the salt.