Purée Carrots

The method of puréeing carrots is used in a variety of recipes, for example, casseroles, sauces, baby food, meatloaf, and side condiments.

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:P1020409_207.JPG|200px|right]]Rinse and peel all of the carrots.
 * 2) [[Image:P1020410_427.JPG|200px|right]]Use a sturdy knife to chop the carrots into small pieces. The pieces can be in small logs or slices.
 * 3) [[Image:P1020407_70.JPG|200px|right]]Place a pot on the stove with a colander in it. Fill the pot with about 1 or 2 inches of water (or enough so that the water touches the bottom of the colander).
 * 4) [[Image:P1020413_365.JPG|200px|right]]Place the carrots onto the colander, cover the pot, and steam the carrots over low to medium heat. Wait until the carrots are tender (test them by poking them with a tong; they should bend easily). The steaming time should be about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the amount of carrots, water, and heat set.
 * 5) [[Image:P1020414_654.JPG|200px|right]]Remove the heated carrots from the colander and place a handful of carrot pieces into a food processor.
 * 6) [[Image:P1020415_56.JPG|200px|right]]Add about a tablespoon of water to the processor. Blend it until you get a smooth mixture.

Tips

 * [[Image:P1020416_639.JPG|200px|right]]If you are making baby food, fill up an ice cube tray with the food. Wrap it with Saran wrap and place in the freezer until hard. Transfer the pieces into a container that can be placed in the freezer (Ziploc brand is a good suggestion). When you want to use carrot blocks, take out the amount you want & put the rest back in the freezer for later use. Thaw out and heat up the pieces you want to use.
 * While steaming the carrots, some people prefer to add a tablespoon of butter, a can of broth, brown sugar, or other condiments for taste.
 * Purée carrots would be great at Thanksgiving with yams.
 * For baby food, carrots are considered to be a "Stage 1" food. Stage 1 foods are foods that appropriate for babies just starting on solids and easy to digest.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Sauté Vegetables
 * How to Properly Use a Knife
 * How to Make Prepackaged Macaroni and Cheese
 * How to Bread Fish

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