Ingredients:

3 carrots (475g), grated

75g (1/4 cup) tahini

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 clove of garlic, chopped

2 medjool dates, pit removed

1.5cm piece fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garam masala

1/4 cup freshly chopped coriander leaves

125ml (1/2 cup) water

Method:

Blend all in a food processor or blender.

Enjoy

1. As a snack with cut up veggie sticks or grainy crackers. 1/3 of a cup is a good portion!

2. As a spread on your wraps or sandwhiches

Nutrition

Carrots are high in Beta Carotene, an important antioxidant which plays a role in generating healthy skin and eyes. Tahini is made of sesame seeds and high in a certain natural food chemicals called lignans which have been seen to reduce cholesterol. Tahini is also a good source of calcium and magnesium, which aids in building strong bones. Ginger has been seen to reduce inflammation, assist in protective immunity and assist with digestion. What are you waiting for – eat it up!