Indulge in the velvety goodness of creamy carrot puree, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant color and smooth texture. This versatile dish, often featured as a side or appetizer, holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. Its simple yet elegant presentation makes it a perfect accompaniment to various main courses, while its nutritional value adds a wholesome touch to any meal. Discover the culinary magic of creamy carrot puree through our curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic French preparation to innovative fusion flavors, these recipes cater to diverse palates and culinary preferences. Bon appétit!
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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
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 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 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 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
In place of heavy cream, a small amount of butter and reduced-fat sour cream -- so much tastier than fat-free! -- enrich this comforting accompaniment.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place carrots in a large saucepan. Fill with water to cover by 1 inch; add salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to a simmer. Cook until carrots are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to a food processor. Add butter and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of processor with a rubber spatula as needed. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g
CARROT AND POTATO PUREE
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a pot large enough to also accommodate the carrots. Add enough water to cover the vegetables by 2 inches, sprinkle generously with salt, and bring to a boil. When the water has been boiling about 10 minutes, add the carrots and cook until both vegetables are "fork tender". Drain.
- Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Meanwhile, pass the carrots and potatoes through a food mill into a large bowl. Add about one-quarter of the hot cream and 2 pats of the butter, stirring vigorously until thoroughly combined. Repeat this process until all of the remaining cream and butter have been incorporated. Taste for seasoning (you will probably have to add salt).
- Serve immediately in a warm serving bowl or keep warm until ready to use.
CARAMELIZED CARROT PUREE
A delicious and unique way to prepare carrots. Chef Suzanne Goin serves this at her much-acclaimed L.A. restaurant. Recipe was printed in her cookbook, "Sunday Suppers at Lucques". It's a great dish for fish or poultry.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Greens
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steam the carrots with the cilantro stems for about 20 minutes, until tender.
- When the carrots are almost done, heat a large pot over high heat for 1 minute. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil, and add the onion. Season with 2 teaspoons of salt and a frew grindings of black pepper, and cook the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until it's translucent.
- Add the steamed carrots and cilantro leaves and cook another 8 minutes, stirring and scraping the pot with a wooden spoon, until the carrots are lightly caramelized.
- Puree the mixture in a food processor until it's smooth. With the motor running, slowing pour in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and process until the oil is incorporated and the puree is very smooth. Season to taste and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 106, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8, Protein 1.7
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
CREAMED CARROTS
"A true comfort food, this dish showcases tender carrot slices basking in a luscious cream sauce," shares Sue Davis from Wausau, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring carrots and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots. Drizzle with cream sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, choose fresh, young carrots. Look for carrots that are smooth, firm, and have a bright orange color.
- Peel and chop the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the carrots are different sizes, the larger ones may not be fully cooked by the time the smaller ones are done.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're cooking a large batch of carrots, cook them in batches so that they have enough room to cook evenly.
- Season the carrots well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all classic seasonings that go well with carrots. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as cumin, coriander, or paprika.
- Cook the carrots until they are tender: This may take 10-15 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the carrots. You can check to see if they are done by piercing them with a fork. They should be tender enough to easily pierce, but not so soft that they fall apart.
- Mash the carrots until smooth: You can use a potato masher, immersion blender, or food processor to mash the carrots. If you're using a food processor, be careful not to over-process the carrots, as this can make them gummy.
- Add cream and butter: This will help to make the puree creamy and smooth. You can also add other ingredients to taste, such as cheese, bacon, or herbs.
Conclusion:
Creamy carrot puree is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or appetizer. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a creamy carrot puree that the whole family will love.
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