CARROT PUREE

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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

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
2 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.