Ingredients

6 medium carrots, thinly sliced

1/2 small garlic clove, chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon tahini

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add carrots. Cover and steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, along with garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, adding up to 2 tablespoons water, if necessary.