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Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for nonvegan
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth for added flavor
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk for non-vegan
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnishing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: First, chop up the cauliflower into florets and peel and chop the carrots so they are about the same size. This helps them cook evenly.
- Cook the carrots and cauliflower: Boil some salted water in a big pot. Put in the chopped carrots first since they take longer to cook. After five minutes, add the cauliflower pieces. Cook them another ten to twelve minutes until they are soft when you poke them with a fork.
- Sauté the garlic. While that's cooking, heat up one tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a small pan over medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté it for like one or two minutes until it smells good but is not brown.
- Drain the Vegetables: When both veggies are cooked well, drain them and put them in a food processor or blender.
- Purée the Vegetables: Add in your sautéed garlic, another tablespoon of olive oil or butter, veggie broth, and almond milk or regular milk. Sprinkle some salt and pepper too. Blend it until it's all smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, you can add more broth or milk.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your purée. Add more salt, pepper, or even some lemon juice if you want it brighter.
- Serve: Dish out that creamy goodness onto plates or put it in a serving bowl. You can decorate with fresh parsley and drizzle some olive oil on top if you feel fancy.
Tips and Variations:
- Creamier Texture: For extra creaminess, mix in two tablespoons of heavy cream or coconut milk while blending.
- Cheesy Option: If you are not vegan, then add one-fourth cup grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese when you are blending it up.
- Spice It Up: For an extra kick, try adding ground cumin smoked paprika or nutmeg; these will mix with that carrot sweet and mild cauliflower flavor.
- Make It a Meal: Turn this side dish into dinner by topping with grilled chicken fish or hearty bean stew.
- Add Herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or dill blend well to make everything taste better.
- Baby-Friendly Option: This is perfect baby food. Skip salt; use unsalted broth or plain water to keep it gentle on little bellies.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: You will get 160 calories with this meal.
- Protein: An amount of 3 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 8 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 18 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Sugars: A 4 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
- Fiber: 5 g of Fiber is obtained.
- 250g of sodium are utilized.
Carrot and Cauliflower Purée is smooth, creamy, and nutritious. It’s a great side dish for all kinds of meals. It’s a cool swap for mashed potatoes. The rich taste of the carrots and cauliflower mix into a silky texture. It’s one of the neat ways to eat more veggies or you can have it with grilled fish, roasted meat, or a light veggie main dish.