Carrot Puree

Name: Carrot Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon orange liqueur; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This vibrant carrot puree with orange liqueur offers natural sweetness and a zesty, unexpected twist, making it the perfect complement to meat entrees, a stunning side dish or a unique base for gourmet meals.

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Place carrots in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain carrots; return to pan.
Mash carrots with remaining ingredients by hand or puree in a food processor until blended.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 224 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

Although I call these "company carrots," I'll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who's eating it, the fast, easy dish is always a favorite. —Cynthia Hanus-Beard, Tamarac, Florida

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