Carrot puree: a delightful culinary canvas of sweet, earthy flavors and vibrant hues. This versatile dish, crafted from nature's finest orange roots, transcends its humble origins to become a culinary chameleon, transforming into a medley of distinct and delectable creations. Dive into a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide, where you'll discover three unique carrot puree recipes that cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Whether you seek a classic puree brimming with comforting simplicity or crave a tantalizing burst of tangy-sweet flavors, our recipes hold the key to unlocking carrot puree's boundless potential. Embark on a journey of taste and elevate your culinary repertoire with this humble vegetable's extraordinary versatility.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
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.
FIVE-SPICE SHORT RIBS WITH CARROT-PARSNIP PURéE
Pretty much everyone loves a tender, beefy plate of short ribs. We made them even more irresistible with subtle five-spice powder and a bright root-vegetable mash.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Soup/Stew Onion Kid-Friendly Dinner Beef Rib Carrot Parsnip Fall Winter Healthy Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Season ribs with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Rinse one carrot and one parsnip and cut into thirds (no need to peel); reserve.
- In a large bowl, toss short ribs with flour until evenly coated. In a large Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. When oil is hot, add 3 or 4 short ribs and sear on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and continue working in batches to sear remaining short ribs. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon oil from Dutch oven and reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste and five-spice powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine to pot, scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon. Bring cooking liquid to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
- Add reserved carrot and parsnip chunks, broth, onion, garlic, reserved cilantro stems, bay leaves, and seared short ribs. Nestle the short ribs in the cooking liquid to cover. Bring the liquid to a simmer on the stovetop, then cover and transfer to the oven to braise for 2 hours. Uncover pot and continue to braise in the oven until beef is very tender and falling off the bone, 30 to 60 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, set a large pot of salted water to boil. Peel and roughly chop remaining carrots and parsnips. Add cook carrots and parsnips to boiling water and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain vegetables and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Use an immersion blender, potato masher or a fork to blend or mash to desired consistency (it can be as smooth or chunky as you like). Taste and adjust seasoning. Place a lid on the pot and reserve until ready to serve.
- When short ribs are done, transfer them from cooking liquid to a plate. Set a strainer over a large bowl, and strain cooking liquid. Discard solids and pour strained cooking liquid back into Dutch oven. Set pot over medium-high heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Gently reheat carrot-parsnip purée.
- Serve short ribs over carrot-parsnip purée, topped with its sauce and a sprinkling of cilantro.
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 AND POTATO PURéE
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Potato Vegetable Side Quick & Easy Carrot Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook carrots in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- While carrots are boiling, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Transfer cooked carrots with a slotted spoon to a food processor. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- While potatoes are cooking, purée carrots in food processor with 1/4 cup cream until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Heat butter and remaining 1/4 cup cream in pot over moderate heat, stirring, until butter is melted, then force potatoes through ricer into pot. Add carrot purée, sea salt, and pepper to taste and stir until combined well.
CARROT AND PARSNIP PUREE
Parsnips and carrots make a good companion to a main dish of pork chops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients, except the chives, and 1/2 cup water; cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to a food processor or blender, and puree. Spoon into a serving dish, garnish with chives, and serve immediately with Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARROT PURéE WITH MAPLE SYRUP
Categories Sauté Thanksgiving Vegetarian Orange Carrot Butternut Squash Fall Maple Syrup Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Add carrots and sauté until coated with butter, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add squash and sauté until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Pour orange juice over vegetables. Cover and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes. Uncover and simmer until all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree mixture in processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat to rewarm.)
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 AND PARSNIP PUREE
Replaces mashed potatoes.
Provided by Chris Denzer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir carrots, parsnips, onion, water, chicken stock, and green onion with the butter; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Blend the vegetable mixture in the saucepan with an immersion blender; season with salt and pepper. Add more butter, to your taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
POTATO AND CARROT PUREE
This puree is excellent, especially if served immediately after it is prepared. Although we could have used a food mill, we pureed the vegetables in a food processor. If you puree potato only in this manner it will get ''cordy'' but, with the addition of the vegetable cooking liquid and the carrots, the mixture takes on a creamy though slightly chunky consistency, with pieces of potato and carrot still visible throughout.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 40m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes and carrots in a saucepan and cover with cool water. Bring to a boil and boil gently for 30 minutes, until tender.
- Using a skimmer, remove the potatoes and carrots and place in the bowl of a food processor with one cup of the cooking liquid. Add the cream, butter, salt and pepper and process for 20 to 30 seconds, until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Serve as soon as possible, mounding the puree next to the sliced roast on each serving plate and spooning juice from the roast over it for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 562 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PARSNIPS AND CARROT PUREE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories side dish
Time 15m
Yield 10 - 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cover carrots with lightly salted water in deep saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer about 3 minutes, then add parsnips. Simmer for 5 minutes more, or until both are cooked but not too soft.
- Meanwhile, combine cream and milk in saucepan and heat to warm. Reserve.
- Transfer carrots and parsnips to a food mill and mash to a smooth consistency. Return mixture to the saucepan and add butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream-milk mixture. Combine well over medium-low heat. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 449 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CARROT CELERY ROOT PUREE
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until just beginning to turn golden about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery root and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the stock, and enough water to just cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until vegetables are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables in a colander set over a bowl to reserve the cooking liquid. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree until very smooth, adding cooking liquid, as needed, to reach the desired consistency. Taste and season again, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
- Cook's Note: This can be made the day before and slowly reheated.
SWEET POTATO AND CARROT PUREE
Steps:
- Scrub potatoes and cut a small, deep slit in the top of each. Set on the center rack of a a preheated 375 F. oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, peel and trim carrots and cut them into 1-inch lengths. Put them in a saucepan and add the water, sugar, 2 T of the butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Set over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook uncovered until water has evaporated and carrots begin to sizzle in the butter, about 30 minutes. The carrots should be tender. If not, add a little additional water and cook until carrots are done and all loquid has evaporated. Scrape out the flesh of sweet potatoes and combine with carrots in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add remaining butter and the creme fraiche and process until very smooth. Add nutmeg, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cayenne, if desired, and process briefly to blend. To reheat, bring to room temperature in an ovenproof serving dish and cover with foil. Heat in a preheated 350 F oven for about 30 - 40 minutes, or until steaming hot. If topping with marshmellows, broil for 5 min.
ROASTED SQUASH AND CARROT PUREE (FAT FREE)
My brother and I have a game each holiday where he tries to figure out which dishes prepared for our Thanksgiving table are lowfat and which are "real food." Let's see if he gets this one right. LOL. Using apple butter in this combination brings what looks like a flavorful side to the table in three simple ingredients and the dish can be prepared the day before and easily reheated. Directions are long, but it is really easy.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Apple
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Prepare roasting pan or baking sheet with a lip with a good dose of cooking spray. Lining the pan with foil is a good time saving option here.
- Prepare the vegetables by cutting both into 1 inch pieces. Even sizes assures even cooking and will be worth the effort.
- With the squash, use a large chef's knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise, the scoop out the seeds. Use the knife to peel the squash. (Trimming a small amount from the bottom helps the veggie sit on the board.).
- Peel carrots and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Mix squash and carrots with 5 tablespoons apple butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place mixture on baking pan, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons water and cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil. Add 1/2 cup water and bake for 20 minutes more.
- Transfer vegetables to food processor and process until very smooth. This should be done in batches.
- Transfer to medium saucepan. Add remaining 3 tablespoons apple butter and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently before serving.
- (This dish can also be made early in the day and reheated.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.3
PARSNIP AND CARROT PUREE
Tender parsnips and carrots are pureed with butter and chives for a splendid accompaniment to roasted meats.
Provided by Always Cooking Up Something
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the parsnips and carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return vegetables to pot. Turn heat to low, stir in the chives and 3 tablespoons of butter.
- Begin to puree mixture using an immersion blender. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and continue to puree until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 220.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
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.
CARROT AND HARISSA PUREE
From "Made in Morocco" - this is so great, you can serve it cold as a dip or (as I prefer) hot as a veggie side dish. Easy and very delicious!
Provided by currybunny
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook carrots in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well and while still warm process with garlic in a food processor, adding oil to work into a smooth and creamy paste.
- Add harissa and process to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 100.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 1.5
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
CARROT CELERY ROOT PUREE
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until just beginning to turn golden about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery root and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the stock, and enough water to just cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until vegetables are fork tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a colander set over a bowl to reserve the cooking liquid. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree until very smooth, adding cooking liquid, as needed, to reach the desired consistency. Taste and season again, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
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
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm, smooth, and brightly colored. Avoid carrots that are limp, bruised, or have blemishes.
- Wash and peel the carrots before cooking: This will remove any dirt or debris from the carrots and make them easier to digest.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the carrots: This will create a smooth and creamy puree. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the carrots with a fork or potato masher.
- Add milk, cream, or yogurt to the puree: This will make the puree richer and creamier. You can also add other ingredients like butter, herbs, or spices to taste.
- Serve the carrot puree as a side dish, appetizer, or snack: It is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Conclusion:
Carrot puree is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious carrot puree that the whole family will love.
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