Firehook Roasted Carrot Dip with Dukkah, Dates, and Cilantro

Dry-roasted carrots and onions pureed with crème fraîche until silky smooth, topped with a coarsely ground Egyptian dukkah for warmth and crunch, sliced Medjool dates for sweetness, and fresh cilantro for brightness - all scooped up with Firehook Everything Like the Bagel crackers.

Why You'll Love Firehook Roasted Carrot Dip ❤️

This dip is vibrant, layered, and deceptively simple. Roasting the carrots at high heat concentrates their natural sweetness and deepens their color. Blending them with crème fraîche creates a base that's rich without being heavy. The dukkah brings warmth and crunch - an Egyptian nut and spice blend that transforms anything it touches. Sliced dates add pockets of sweetness, cilantro cuts through with brightness, and the Everything Like the Bagel cracker ties it all together with a satisfying crunch.

Tips and Tricks

• Cut the carrots and onion to similar sizes so they roast evenly and caramelize at the same pace.
• Don't over-blend the dukkah - the texture is the whole point. Coarse and varied is what you're after.
• The dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• If you don't have a mortar and pestle, a zip-top bag and a rolling pin work for crushing the dukkah.

Variations

• Swap the carrots for roasted beets or butternut squash for a different flavor profile.
• Add a drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of Aleppo pepper over the top for a spicier finish.
• Stir a tablespoon of tahini into the dip for extra richness and depth.

Substitutions

• Crème fraîche → Greek yogurt (slightly tangier, still creamy).
• Dukkah → za'atar (different flavor profile but equally aromatic and crunchy).
• Hazelnuts → almonds or pistachios (adjust toasting time as needed).
• Cilantro → flat-leaf parsley or fresh mint.

Best served with

• A spread of crudités alongside the crackers for variety.
• A glass of crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
• As part of a mezze board with hummus, olives, and marinated feta.

How to Store Leftovers

Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the dukkah in a separate sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Assemble fresh before serving - the dates and cilantro are best added right before eating.

Notes

• When roasting vegetables together, cut them to even sizes so they roast at a similar pace.
• Za'atar is a great substitute if you don't have dukkah ingredients on hand.

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Firehook Roasted Carrot Dip with Dukkah, Dates, and Cilantro

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Dry-roasted carrots and onions pureed with crème fraîche until silky smooth, topped with a coarsely ground dukkah, sliced Medjool dates, and fresh cilantro - served with Firehook Everything Like the Bagel crackers.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Calories: 316

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb carrots roughly chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion medium diced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup crème fraîche
• Kosher salt to taste
• ¼ cup hazelnuts toasted
• 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds toasted
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds toasted
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon flaky salt
• 12 -16 Firehook Everything Like the Bagel crackers
• 3 Medjool dates pitted and sliced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves picked, stems sliced thinly

Equipment

• Sheet Pan
• Oven
• Blender or food processor
• Mortar and pestle (or food processor)
• Serving bowl

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss roughly chopped carrots and medium-diced onion with olive oil and kosher salt until evenly coated.
3. Spread onto a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast until deeply caramelized and tender - about 30 minutes.
4. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor.
5. Add crème fraîche and blend until silky smooth. Season with kosher salt to taste.
6. Let cool slightly - can be served warm or at room temperature.
7. Add toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, and flaky salt to a mortar and pestle or food processor.
8. Pulse or crush until coarsely ground - you want texture, not powder.
9. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
10. Scatter dukkah generously over the top.
11. Arrange sliced dates and cilantro leaves and stems over the dip.
12. Serve with Firehook Everything Like the Bagel crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 19243IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg

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