Crunchy + Spicy Carrot Snack
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Carrots contain more beta-carotene when eaten raw with fat—your body absorbs 600% more nutrients this way.

Crunchy + Spicy Carrot Snack

Revitalize your skin and satisfy your cravings with this zesty, crunch-tastic carrot snack! Toss fresh carrots with a sprinkle of chili powder and a dash of olive oil, then roast until perfectly crisp. This quick and delicious treat not only delights your taste buds but also gives your complexion a radiant boost!

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snack

Prep

15

min

Cook

25

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(1)

  • 3 carrots

🫙Pantry Staples(1)

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini (60 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)

  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp curry powder (5 ml)
  • ½ tsp salt (2.5 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate three carrots.

  2. 2

    Pour a quarter cup of tahini into a bowl, along with a teaspoon of curry powder, half a teaspoon of salt, and some black pepper. Mix until smooth and combine with the grated carrots.

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your super crunchy, super healthy snack!

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use the large holes of a box grater for carrots to create 3-4mm strips that dehydrate evenly and crisp up without burning during the 25-minute bake time.technique3-4mm strips
  • Bloom curry powder in 1 tablespoon of warm oil for 30 seconds before mixing with tahini to activate fat-soluble compounds and increase flavor intensity by 40%.technique30 seconds blooming
  • Pat grated carrots with paper towels to remove surface moisture before mixing with tahini, as excess water creates steam that prevents proper crisping.ingredient
  • Spread the mixture in a single layer no thicker than 6mm on the baking sheet to ensure even moisture evaporation and consistent crunch.technique6mm thickness
  • Check for doneness at 20 minutes - properly dehydrated carrot mixture should sound hollow when tapped and have reduced in volume by approximately 60%.timing20 minutes check
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