CARROT CASHEW SPREAD

By á-172996

Serves 8

Per Serving:Serving size: 1/4 cup, 140 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 4g protein

Ingredients

• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup raw cashew or walnut pieces, divided
• 15 dried apricots, quartered (about 1/2 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

Put carrots into a small pot and cover by 2 inches with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cashews and apricots, cover and continue to simmer until carrots are very soft, 5 to 7 minutes more; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and then drain well. Transfer carrot mixture and reserved water to a food processor and purée until smooth. Chill for at least 1 hour, then garnish with remaining cashews and serve.