Vegan turmeric carrot snack with yoghurt

Vegan turmeric carrot snack with yoghurt: carrots, vegan natural yoghurt, turmeric, lemon juice, black pepper and linseed oil.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 150 kcal per serving
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots
• 1 squeeze of lemon juice
• 2 tbsp vegan natural yoghurt
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• A few drops of linseed oil
• 1 pinch of black pepper

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Wash the carrots, peel them if needed and cut them into handy sticks.
2. Stir the vegan natural yoghurt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
3. Stir the turmeric, black pepper and lemon juice into the yoghurt until the dip is evenly coloured.
4. Stir in a few drops of linseed oil or drizzle them over the dip at the end.
5. Leave the dip to stand briefly so the flavours come together.
6. Serve the carrot sticks with the turmeric dip and enjoy straight away.

Good to know

So simple and yet it all just works. The snack is fresh, creamy and has that warm, gentle spice that doesn't need to be loud.

Swaps

Linseed oil → extra virgin olive oil (no seed oils, good for everyday use) Vegan natural yoghurt → unsweetened coconut yoghurt (creamy, usually a shorter ingredient list) Lemon juice → lime juice (fresh acidity, used the same way) Turmeric + black pepper → freshly grated ginger (warm and spicy, an easy alternative)

Allergens

Depending on the vegan yoghurt, it may contain soya or nuts. Black pepper and lemon juice are used here in small, ordinary kitchen amounts – including for young children and during pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions

Why is there black pepper in the dip?

Black pepper contains piperine, a natural pungent compound. It adds a gentle heat that goes well with the earthy turmeric.

What do carrots contain nutritionally?

Carrots mainly provide beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A. They also contain fibre and smaller amounts of potassium and other plant compounds.

Is such a small amount of linseed oil worth it?

Linseed oil provides alpha-linolenic acid, a plant omega-3 fatty acid. The amount here is small, but it's a sensible addition to the snack.

Can turmeric irritate a sensitive stomach?

If you have a very sensitive stomach or don't get on with spicy food, the black pepper may matter more than the turmeric itself.

Does lemon juice just add flavour or nutrients too?

Lemon juice mainly brings acidity and some vitamin C, though not much in this small amount. It rounds off the dip's flavour rather than adding a noticeable amount of nutrients.

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