Carrots In Puffy Blankets Recipes

CARROTS IN PUFFY BLANKETS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Stir to combine 2 tablespoons of the harissa with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the carrots in a medium bowl. Stir until the carrots are evenly coated.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 9-by-12-inch rectangle and brush with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the harissa. With the longer side closest to you, cut the puff pastry from left to right into eight 1 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise in half, creating 16 strips total.
• Add 1 carrot to one end of a strip and roll to enclose. Transfer seam-side-down to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining carrots and puff pastry. Whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush the tops with the egg wash.
• Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, the remaining 2 tablespoons harissa, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon and mint; season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve alongside the warm carrots in puffy blankets.

CARROT TART WITH RICOTTA AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Using a paring knife, lightly score a border around the perimeter of the puff pastry about a 1/4-inch away from the edges. Place puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick the pastry inside the border using a fork to prevent puffing in the center. Bake on top rack until puff pastry is lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, toss carrots with 1 tablespoon oil, season generously with salt and pepper and spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast carrots on the bottom rack (underneath the puff pastry) until the edges are golden brown and carrots are still crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While puff pastry and carrots are in the oven, blend ricotta, feta and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the cheese mixture onto the puff pastry up to the border and arrange the carrots in a single layer on top. Bake until the carrots are tender and the edges of the cheese mixture are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs before serving.

CARROT PIGS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Trim and peel the carrots. If any sections are significantly wider than the others, peel them so the carrot is fairly even in width. Cut into 2-inch lengths and put in a large skillet. Add the butter, maple syrup, miso, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, a pinch each of salt and pepper and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to melt the butter and miso, then cover and reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are just tender in the center when pierced with a sharp knife and the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Roll out the puff pastry into a thin 11-inch square (dust your surface with flour if the pastry is sticking). Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-wide strips (you'll need as many strips as you have carrot sticks). Wrap a strip of pastry around each carrot stick, overlapping the pastry as needed and leaving the ends of the carrot exposed. Put on an unlined baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush the tops with heavy cream or beaten egg and lightly sprinkle with poppy seeds and salt. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with mustard and/or ketchup for dipping.

PUFFED CARROT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Put carrots in a saucepan, and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer until tender, 35 minutes. Drain; mash carrots with a potato masher.
• Stir in flour, brown sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour into prepared dish. Bake for 1 hour.