Carrot Ginger Dip/Spread (not quite a bento, but so good)

OK, it's not quite a bento today, but we've been using this dip/spread in a few bentos that I still need to post and it is amazingly yummy. It's a Carrot-Ginger Dip, but we've also been using it as a sandwich/cracker spread as well as a veggie dip.



We grabbed a quick snack with it today, so I had to take a picture to use. The crackers are from Aldi, I think, and of course, we have some cucumber flowers. I've had a few people ask why I always have shaped cucumbers. No special reason, but cookie cutters are much easier than having to peel the cucumber!

And a recipe, because it is that good! I found it in Family Fun magazine, but modified it a little, because I was out of fresh ginger (I used dried instead).

Carrot-Ginger Dip:
Baby carrots (12-15)
1 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
1/2 tsp vinegar
1/2 sugar or honey (I used sugar)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup plain yogurt.

-Bring the carrots to a boil, then let simmer until tender (soft enough to be able to puree them).
-In a mini food processor, blend carrots till smooth, then add seasoning and blend again.
-Add yogurt, blend one more time and chill.

Next time, I'm thinking of adding the yogurt in a smaller amount and slowly adding more. I would have liked it a bit thicker, but it may just have been the yogurt I used.

Carrot-Ginger Dip