Best Creamy Carrot Puree Recipes

CREAMY CARROT PUREE

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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

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

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

CREAMY CARROT PUREE

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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

Ingredients

3 lbs carrots
4 cloves garlic
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.

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