I always try to make my spreads and dips easy enough to use in a bowl or a sandwich, so I can use what I make all week. I’ll blend up a big batch early in the week or on the weekend, and then use it all week to dip healthy foods in, spread in my sandwich as a main component, or throw into a bowl or pita with a bunch of vegetables and rice. This one is no exception. This chili and carrot centered spread is usable in tons of different ways. This afternoon I was spreading it on crackers, and using it as a baked chip dip. The recipe passed.

Spicy Chili and Carrot spread in a dish
This carrot spread can be made in minutes, and you can use it in all kinds of dishes all week!

It’s oil free of course, and low fat despite the nuts and seeds (thanks, carrots!). I am offering a couple of substitutes below if you want to make it lower fat (so you can eat more!). I have a similar spread that I purchase, and this recipe makes about 4-5 containers worth of this spread. So, this recipe makes about $36 worth of spread, were I to buy it in the store. Not too shabby! No where close to what these ingredients cost, and done in under 10 minutes.

Spicy chili and carrot vegan spread recipe

Oil Free Spicy Carrot and Chili Spread

This spread can be used as a spread, dip, or sauce for a bowl. It is excellent with crackers, in a sandwich, in a bowl, or as a dip. This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of spread!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Sauces, Spreads & Condiments
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Fusion
Keyword: carrots, jalapenos, spicy food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Jen deHaan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend thoroughly. You can also use a high speed blender, this will adjust the texture to be a bit creamier. I used a food processor for the photos, as I prefer the texture somewhat.

Notes

Store this spread in an air-tight glass container in the fridge, or freeze anything you don’t eat in about 10 days or so.
Nutrition Facts
Oil Free Spicy Carrot and Chili Spread
Serving Size
 
3 Tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
82
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
209
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
144
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
3165
IU
63
%
Vitamin C
 
4.5
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe? Customized it?Let us know how it was in the comments!

Super easy to make.

Spicy chili and carrot vegan spread recipe
This oil free vegan carrot spread is so delicious you could eat it straight up. Or use it in a recipe!

Substitutions and additions

To make this recipe lower fat (or, lower cost), substitute the tahini and/or cashews with white beans.

If you are omitting salt, you may want to add extra lemon juice (to taste). Citrus hits the same flavor spots cognitively (I’ve heard) as salt. I usually do citrus and hot sauce or red pepper flakes to replace salt for a variety of dishes (when applicable), and this seems to work.

You can add a bit of maple syrup if it’s too tangy for you.

If you want it a bit spicier, add some red chili flakes!

Carrot recipe that's vegan and oil free - carrot and chili spread
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Jen deHaan
Jen deHaan

Jen is a plant-based nutrition enthusiast and vegan living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jen really likes dogs and dancing too.

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4 Comments

  1. Thank you for this recipe! I came online looking specifically for a copycat of that spread, and you nailed it. Love it so much!

  2. 5 stars
    OMG I’m so happy I found your recipe. Same as your previous comment, I too was searching for a copycat recipe. This is definitely a keeper.

5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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