CARROT PUREE
Carrots pair beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety smooth puree. -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and shallots; cook and stir 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Add water to cover carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until carrots are very tender., Drain; cool slightly. Place carrot mixture, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARROT PURéE
You can serve the carrot purée on its own on croutons or pita triangles, or as a dip with crudités. You can also accompany it with garlicky yogurt seasoned with mint, as it would be served in Greece or Turkey.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Steam the carrots above 1 inch of boiling water for 15 minutes or until soft. Remove from the heat and transfer to a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Pulse the carrots in the food processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn on the food processor and while the machine is running pour in the olive oil and lemon juice. Process until the carrots are pureed. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the cumin seeds, caraway seeds, Aleppo pepper or chili powder, and salt to taste and process until incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter.
- If using the seasoned yogurt, combine all of the ingredients and mix together well. Make a well in the middle of the carrots and spoon in the yogurt.
- Serve the carrot puree with pita triangles, croutons, or crudités.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 528 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
ROASTED CARROT PUREE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the carrots with the oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Roast the carrots, stirring occasionally until tender and browned, about 25 minutes. In a food processor puree the carrots with the butter, milk, and lemon juice.
CARROT PUREE
All it takes is a sprinkling of salt and pepper to enhance the earthy flavors of the carrots in this simple side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place carrots in a medium saucepan, and cover with water.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots aretender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
- Puree carrots in a blender or with a potato masher, addingcooking liquid as needed, until thinned but still chunky. Stirin salt, and season with pepper.
CARROT PUREE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel carrots and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place in an oven-proof saucepan, cover and bake until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the yogurt, garlic, juice from 1/2 of the lemon, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Puree the carrots in a blender or food processor until smooth, adding the remaining lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
- Spoon the carrot puree into a serving dish, and top with the yogurt sauce. Garnish with the fresh mint.
CREAMY CARROT PUREE
This recipe is from Canadian Living magazine. I served it as part of Christmas dinner this year and it was delicious and colourful!
Provided by Paja9203
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel carrots and cut into coins.
- Put the carrots, garlic, stock, salt, pepper, and ginger in a pan and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are tender, 25-30 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer until the liquid is evaportated, about 10 minutes more.
- Puree in a food processor.
- Add the cream and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a casserole dish.
- (You can refrigerate at the this point if you want to make ahead.).
- Cover and heat at 400 degrees until hot (about 15 minutes but longer if it has been refrigerated.).
- Alternately, microwave at medium power until hot.
- Swirl in parsley and serve.
SPICY CARROT PURéE
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil carrots until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to pan, tossing over medium heat until dry. Coarsely mash with potato masher or fork.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and set aside for 30 minutes to let flavors blend. Season, transfer to bowl, drizzle with more olive oil and serve with crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
CARROT PURéE
An easy Carrot Purée recipe.
Categories Milk/Cream Garlic Vegetable Side Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Carrot Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 servings (about 2/3 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Simmer carrots, garlic, broth, and salt in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, covered, until carrots are very tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Purée mixture with cream and butter in a food processor until smooth.
CARROT PIE
Carrot Pie, with its sweet cinnamon taste, has been in my family for at least 5 generations. It's a must-have at our family Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers (but good any time!).
Provided by Laura
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press the pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the pie shell for 3 to 5 minutes, just to firm it up, then remove from the oven, and set aside. Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain water, and mash carrots until smooth using a food processor, or potato ricer.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the carrot puree, sugar and eggs. Mix in the cinnamon and vanilla. Gradually stir in the milk. Pour the mixture into the partially baked pie shell.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for an additional 40 to 45 minutes at the lower temperature, or until firm. Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 166.9 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
CARROT PARSNIP PUREE
The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this good-tasting, good-for-you side dish that's a nice change from mashed potatoes. The natural sweetness of the parsnips and carrots is complemented by hint of ground nutmeg. Don't want to drag out your food processor? Mash the cooked vegetables with a potato masher instead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 2 in. water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add parsnips; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain. , Place the vegetables in a food processor; add butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CARROT PURéE WITH GINGER AND ORANGE
Categories Food Processor Ginger Vegetable Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian High Fiber Orange Carrot Fall Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook carrots and 3 tablespoons sugar in large pot of boiling salted water until carrots are very tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Return carrots to same pot; stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates.
- Meanwhile, bring orange juice to simmer in heavy, small saucepan over medium heat. Add butter, ginger and orange peel; whisk until butter melts. Whisk in lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Purée half of carrots and half of juice mixture in processor until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat with remaining carrots and juice mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm carrots in microwave oven on high about 4 minutes or rewarm in saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.)
SWEET CARROT PURéE
Have something a little different on the side of your roast this week
Provided by Silvana Franco
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook the onions and sugar together for 20-30 mins, stirring from time to time, until very soft and dark golden.
- Meanwhile, boil or steam the carrots for 15-20 mins until very tender. Drain well and return to the pan. Add the caramelised onions and using a hand blender, whizz to make a smooth purée. Stir in the parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19.1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 1.6 grams protein, Sodium 0.16 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, choose young, tender carrots that are about 6-8 inches long and have a deep orange color.
- Peel the carrots thinly: This will help the carrots cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Cut the carrots into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing on the plate.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Carrots can be roasted, steamed, boiled, sautéed, or grilled. Experiment with different methods to find the ones you like best.
- Don't overcook the carrots: Overcooked carrots are mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Season the carrots well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good basic seasonings for carrots. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as cumin, coriander, or chili powder, depending on your taste.
- Serve the carrots with a variety of dipping sauces: Hummus, tzatziki, ranch dressing, or vinaigrette are all good options.
Conclusion:
Carrots are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their sweet flavor and crunchy texture, they are a great addition to any meal. Plus, they are packed with nutrients, making them a healthy choice for you and your family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give carrots a try!
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