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Charred Carrot Puree

Name: Charred Carrot Puree
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon safflower or corn oil; 3 pounds carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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This side dish was inspired by a recipe for charred carrot soup by Anne Disrude, a former Food & Wine associate test kitchen director.Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips

By Lee Bailey

Updated on March 27, 2015

Yield:

6

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon safflower or corn oil
3 pounds carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a large heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the oil over high heat. Add the carrots and toss to coat evenly. Cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to char and blacken around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer the carrots to a food processor and add the milk, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Puree until smooth.

Make Ahead

The recipe can be made up to 1 day ahead; reheat over hot water in a double boiler.