Baby Carrots N Broccoli Recipes

HONEY SAUTEED BROCCOLI & CARROTS

Steps:

• In a preheated, non-stick pan over medium heat get the olive oil hot.
• Add the broccoli and carrots - saute for 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute another 2 minutes.
• add the water - this steams the broccoli a bit and adds some nice color.
• After a few more minutes, the broccoli and carrots should still be crisp, but slightly tender.
• Turn heat off and add the honey - mix well.
• Serve immediately.

SECOND BABY FOOD: CARROTS AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots and broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Place carrots, broccoli, breast milk, and water in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
• Spread carrot-broccoli mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours. Transfer frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer.
• To serve, heat cubes in the microwave until warm but not hot, about 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly.

BROCCOLI AND BABY CARROTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat an empty medium skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a small bowl, cover tightly and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots and cook until barely tender, about 7 minutes. Using a large skimmer or wire sieve, transfer the carrots to a large bowl of ice water, and cool the carrots in the water. (Keep the pot of water boiling). Drain well. Pat the carrots dry in paper towels.
• Add the broccoli to the water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. When ready to serve, melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots, broccoli, broth or stock, salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are heated through and the stock is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve hot.

BABY CARROTS 'N' BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add carrots. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes; drain and pat dry., In an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine the carrots with remaining ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.

BABY CARROTS 'N' BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add carrots. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes; drain and pat dry.
• In an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan, combine the carrots with remaining ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.