Delicious Carrot Dip Recipe (2024)

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Ditch the boring dips and try this Japanese Ginger Carrot Dip. Roasted carrots meet zippy ginger and creamy tahini for a dip so good you’ll ditch the chips for spoons! Gluten-free, vegan, & ready in minutes.

Continue to read on for simple tips and tricks for preparing the best roast carrot dip! And, don’t miss the comprehensive step-by-step photographs showing you exactly how easy it is to make the best creamy carrot and ginger dip at home!

Update: This post was originally published in January 2015. I took new photos and made updates the post below to include more information about sweet carrot dip. I’ve also comprehensive step-by-step step photos to show you how quick and easy this creamy vegetarian dip is to make!

About this carrot dip

If you are a fan of the vibrant orange dressing found at Japanese-American steakhouses, you are going to fall crazy in love with this creamy dip! This fresh and delicious dip tastes exactly like the zippy, sweet dressing commonly served on salad at sushi and hibachi restaurants!!

Insanely creamy, rich and luscious in texture, this dip has a refreshing, sweet, savory, and slightly smoky taste that packs tons of umami flavor! Light and insanely delicious, you don’t even have to be a fan of carrots to enjoy and devour this dip!

This smooth carrot based dressing turned sauce isn’t just for chips! This has been one of my favorite go-to condiments for years! While this is delicious served as a dip for crudité and crackers, it is also delectable slathered on toasted pita or baguette! And, it can be used as a replacement for mayonnaise or mustard on sandwiches! Plus, it’s scrumptious on salads and makes a delightful topping for grain based bowls! You know your favorite avocado toast? Give it some pizazz with a good smear (or schemer) of this carrot spread!

Honestly, this dip is so versatile and delicious it should probably be called ‘Goes With Everything Sauce’. I recommend you keep a batch in your fridge from now on until, well, always.

If you love the soul-soothing combination of fresh ginger with carrots, you’ve got to try this recipe for carrot ginger soup next!

Why you will love this recipe

• SO flavorful: If you love carrots and dip, you’ll love this simple, yet flavorful recipe – it’s sweet, savory, a little smoky and 100% addictive!
• Easy to find ingredients: This scoop-able take on traditional carrot ginger dressing uses 9 simple ingredients (plus a couple pantry staples) to create a dip that is healthy and truly irresistible!
• SO simple to make: This smoky carrot dip couldn’t be any easier to prepare! The most time consuming part is roasting the carrots – after that the food processor does all the work for you!
• Fast recipe: This roasted carrot dip is ready – from prep to table – in 25 minutes or less!
• Make ahead: You can easily make this recipe for carrot dip ahead of time! In fact, making it ahead of time allows all the flavors to marry and meld, so I actually recommend making it in advance!
• Crowd pleaser: Everyone loves this carrot dip sauce – even kids! Just prepare it and get ready to instantly impress!

What is carrots dip?

Carrot dip is a creamy, smooth dish made from blending cooked carrots with various aromatics and seasonings in a food processor or high powered blender. The dip, or spread, is savory and naturally sweet in flavor, which makes it incredibly versatile! You can use roast carrot dip as a chip dip, vegetable dipping sauce, or as a spread for sandwiches and such.

What’s in this recipe for carrot dip?

If you search the internet you will find tons of recipes for sweet carrot dip. While they all center around carrots, the exact ingredients in carrot dip can greatly vary. This Asian-influenced condiment is out of this world creamy and only requires 8 ingredients plus a few pantry staples!

Ingredients you need to make roasted carrot dip at home

• Fresh, Raw Carrots: Carrots are the star of the dip, so make sure you select fresh carrots at the market. Fresh carrots should be firm and bright orange in color with smooth skin and no signs of blemishes.
• Chickpeas:Chickpeas are what makes this dip ultra-creamy! If you don’t like chickpeas, you can substitute white beans instead!
• Tahini: Tahini is simply sesame seeds pureed into a paste or butter and it lends a pleasant nutty flavor.
• White Miso:Also known as sweet miso, white miso provides an umami flavor while highlighting the carrots natural mild, sweetness.
• Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar is very mild in taste and helps round out all flavors. I recommend using unseasoned vinegar in this dip.
• Garlic:Twocloves of garlic provide the perfect touch of pungent flavor.
• Ginger: Fresh ginger provides a warm, inviting flavor and it pairs beautifully with carrots!
• Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil adds a punch of rich, nutty, toasty flavor that really makes this dip shine! A little bit of sesame oil goes a long way, so make sure you don’t over do it!
• Mirin: Similar to sake, mirin has a sweet flavor that contrasts the miso and accentuates the carrots beautifully.
• Honey: The amount of honey you add to smoked carrot dip will depend upon the natural sweetness of your carrots. I recommend using the honey to your specific taste.

How to make the best carrot dip?

Bright, flavorsome healthy carrot dips only requires 10 of hand on preparation! Honestly, the hardest part is waiting on the carrots to finish roasting!

1. Cook carrots: Cook carrots until very tender by either roasting, sautéing or boiling. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly so you can safely handle them.
2. Optional for creamiest dip – cook chickpeas: While the carrots are cooking, cook the chickpeas. Place chickpeas in a medium saucepan and sprinkle with baking soda. Add enough water to cover the chickpeas by 2-inches of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil for 18-20 minutes or until the chickpeas are very soft. Transfer chickpeas to a fine-mesh strainer and drain. Rinse well with cool water. Discard excess chickpea skins that fell off during cooking process
3. Start the dip: In a food processor or high speed blender, combine the tahini, miso, vinegar, garlic and ginger. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt. Process until the mixture is thick and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary.
4. Add water: With the processor running, add in ¼ cup of ICE COLD water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stop and scrape down the side of the bowl as necessary if the mixture seizes up on you. Blend until the mixture is smooth and thick.
5. Add the carrots and chickpeas: Add the cooked carrots and chickpeas to the processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
6. Add the sesame oil, mirin and honey. Continue to process until the mixture is very creamy and silky smooth, adding more ice water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed, until desired creaminess is achieved.
7. Serve: Taste the carrot spread and adjust for seasoning with salt, pepper, honey and vinegar if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a bit of sesame oil. Top with optional garnishes of your choice. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe for carrot dip: tips

• Cooking carrots: Make sure you cook the carrots until they are very tender for the smoothest texture possible. You can cook the carrots however you would like. For the best flavor, I recommend roasting them.
• Chickpeas: For the creamiest spiced carrot dip, I highly recommend cooking the (already cooked) chickpeas! Cooking the canned (or dried and cooked) chickpeas with baking soda breaks down the chickpeas and creates an incredibly smooth dip!

Step-by-step photos: making carrot dipping sauce

(Scroll down for the detailed measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page)

Serving suggestions

Are you looking for new and exciting ways to serve this roasted vegetable dip? Below are a few of my family’s favorite ways to serve and enjoy this recipe!

How to serve carrot dip?

This creamy dip is best served cold, chilled or at room temperature. It can be served in dip form as an appetizer or snack, as a spread for sandwiches or crostini, or as a sauce for seafood, chicken and pork!

What to serve with creamy vegetable dip?

Obviously this is a good dip for carrots; but, don’t stop there! You can serve this dip with any variety of fresh vegetables, chips, breads or crackers. However, I recommend you keep things simple to allow the flavors in the dip to really shine! I suggest you steer clear of crackers, chips and breads with strong flavors that will overpower the dip.

• Fluffy Breads: Warm pitas or naan breads are my favorite way to scoop up this dip!
• Toasted Breads: Slather crusty slices of baguette or crostini for an easy, yet elegant entertaining option!
• Chips: You can never go wrong with the classic combination of chips and dip!
• Crackers: If you prefer a slightly classier vessel than chips, artisan crackers are for your!
• Fresh Vegetables:Fresh vegetables are a great way to keep things light and healthy! My family loves this drip with radishes, snap peas, sweet mini peppers, cauliflower, cucumber, celery and/or carrots
• Salad and Grain Bowls: Try topping your favorite salads and grain bowls with a generous dollop of dip for a burst of flavor!
• Sandwiches:Shake up your brown bag lunch and use carrot dip as a condiment spread on sandwiches and wraps.
• Chicken Nuggets: Carrot dip makes an amazing dunking sauce for nuggets, tenders and strips!
• Chicken: This dip can double as a sauce for grilled, roasted or poached chicken!
• Seafood: Same goes for seafood – use the dip as a sauce for seared sea scallops, grilled salmon, baked Chilean sea bass and more!
• Pork: If you prefer pork, try pairing this dip with your favorite pork recipe for a flavorful combination!

Tips for storing homemade roasted vegetable dip

Food safety is of the utmost importance, especially when it comes to storage! Please follow the simple tips below to ensure you are properly storing your carrot dip!

Can you make dip in advance?

You can make sweet carrot dip up to 5 days in advance. In fact, this dip tastes best if it is prepared ahead of time so the flavors have a chance to meld and marry.

Store prepared dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

How long will it keep?

Leftover dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Properly refrigerated, dip will last for up to 7 days. (See below for freezing instructions.)

Can you freeze homemade carrot dip?

Homemade dip freezes beautifully! Store the dip in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Make sure you leave at least ½-inch headspace as the dip will expand as it freezes.

Carrot dip will keep well for up to 4 months in the freezer. While you can safely store it for longer than that, it may change the consistency and texture.

Thaw in the refrigerator and stir well before using. Once thawed, the dip should be used within 5 days.

Pro-tip: Freeze dip in small, individual portions for easy snacking and portion control!

Next time you’re wondering what to dip carrots in, try this flavorful, ultra-creamy, totally dreamy simple carrot dip! One bite and I know you’ll fall in love. Until next time friends, cheers!

Cheyanne

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