Carrot and Sweet Potato Dip

Name: Carrot and Sweet Potato Dip
Ingredients: good pinch of cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cumin; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 450 g/1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled; 450 g/1 lb carrots, peeled

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Vegetarian

By Colin Spencer

Published 1986

About

Although the main ingredients of this dip are both sweet, the spices and other flavourings give it a lovely piquancy. Serve this spicy appetizer with bread.

Ingredients

450 g/1 lb carrots, peeled
450 g/1

Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan
Summer

Method

Boil the carrots and sweet potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain, then purée with the rest of the ingredients. Garnish with a few olives and serve.