Carrot Mash With Ginger Garlic Recipes

GINGER-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine carrots, honey, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until carrots are coated with honey. Cook until simmering, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and steam carrots until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

CARROT, LEEK AND GINGER MASH

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until foaming. Add the leeks, ginger, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots. Add the milk, nutmeg, 2 more tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water. Increase the heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer the carrot mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the blender a little at a time and puree until the butter melts and the puree is creamy; season with salt and the cayenne. Transfer to a bowl and top with more nutmeg.

CARROT MASH WITH GINGER & GARLIC

Steps:

• Peel and chop the carrots so they are all approximately the same size. This will ensure even cooking.
• Add the carrots to a pan with a lid. Add in the water, thyme and a pinch of salt.
• Cover and heat over high heat until boiling. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 22 minutes or until fork tender.
• While the carrots are cooking, heat the butter in a small skillet until melted over medium high heat.
• Add the garlic and ginger to the melted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Remove from the heat and drain the carrots. Remove any thyme sprigs as well.
• Mash with a hand masher.
• Add in the garlic, ginger and butter. Add in the whipped cream cheese. Mix well.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle a squeeze of lemon. Taste again and see if it needs more lemon.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

MASHED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place carrots and turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and mash. Add the butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.