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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.
Martha Stewart Living, December 2009
  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 35 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Place carrots in a medium saucepan, and cover with water.
    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots are
    tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.

  2. Puree carrots in a blender or with a potato masher, adding
    cooking liquid as needed, until thinned but still chunky. Stir
    in salt, and season with pepper.

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