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Smoky carrot dip in a bowl garnished with chopped parsley.

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Sweet and smoky roasted carrots are blended with chickpeas, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. It’s the perfect companion to seeded crackers or good bread. Make sure the carrots are tender to their core before you pull them from the oven for the smoothest possible texture.

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