20-Minute Carrot Puree
This simple carrot puree is bright, delicious and a breeze to make. With an easy steaming method and about 20 minutes, you can have a homemade puree ready for your kiddos. Take another 5 minutes and a few extra ingredients to turn it into a side dish the whole family will love!
Servings: 15 cubes
Calories: 21kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, cut off the top and then cut into 2" chunks
- Place a steamer basket in a pot with about 2 inches of water. Add the cut carrots to the basket.
- Cook over medium high heat for about 20 minutes or until carrots are fork tender. Once tender, remove from steamer basket, saving the steaming liquid.
- Put into blender container, add salt and olive oil (if desired) and puree until desired texture. If you need to add liquid to get a smoother puree, stream in the steaming liquid a little bit at a time.
Notes
- Cut the carrots evenly so the carrots cook at the same rate and blend smoothly.
- Steam until very tender, a fork should pierce the carrot easily before blending.
- Add liquid slowly (1 tablespoon at a time) to reach your perfect consistency.
- Storage: Refrigerate in airtight containers up to 4 days or freeze in small portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5052IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
