Sweet Potato & Carrot Pure
Description
This International side-dish features Sweet potatoes, , Carrots, Water, Sugar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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salt and pepper 1/2 c Crme frache 1/2 ts Nutmeg; freshly ground ds Cayenne pepper; (optional) 1.
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Scrub potatoes and cut a small, deep slit in the top of each.
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Set on the center rack of a a preheated 375F (191&# 194;°C).
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oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Meanwhile, peel and trim carrots and cut them into 1-inch lengths.
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Put them in a saucepan and add the water, sugar, 2 tbs.
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of the butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Set over medium
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heat , bring to a
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boil , and
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cook uncovered until water has evaporated and carrots begin to sizzle in the butter, about 30 minutes.
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The carrots should be tender.
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If not, add a little additional water and cook until carrots are done and all loquid has evaporated.
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Scrape out the flesh of sweet potatoes and
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combine with carrots in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
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Add remaining butter and the crme frache and process until very smooth.
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Add nutmeg, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Add cayenne, if desired, and process briefly to blend.
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To reheat, transfer to an ovenproof serving dish and cover with foil.
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Heat in a preheated 350F (177ðC).
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oven for about 25 minutes, or until steaming hot.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 578.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 36.9g57%
- Saturated Fat 22.9g115%
- Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
- Sodium 460.8mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 60.5g21%
- Dietary Fiber 10.0g40%
- Sugars 18.7g
- Protein 5.1g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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