Carrot & Sweet Potato Purée
An easy-to0follow recipe that will give you a side dish to compliment your main course.
Ingredients
5 carrots, sliced
1 (29-oz) can sweet potatoes, drained
1 (16-oz) can sweet potatoes, drained
1 (8-oz) container sour cream
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
Methods/steps
1. Microwave carrots with 3/4 cup water in a glass bowl at HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain extra water.
2. Process carrot and butter in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Process sweet potatoes until smooth. Add to carrot mixture.
4. Stir together sweet potato mixture, sour cream, and remaining ingredients. Spoon into a 1 1/2-quart glass dish. Cover and chill up to 2 days, if desired; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Microwave at HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
2. Process carrot and butter in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Process sweet potatoes until smooth. Add to carrot mixture.
4. Stir together sweet potato mixture, sour cream, and remaining ingredients. Spoon into a 1 1/2-quart glass dish. Cover and chill up to 2 days, if desired; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Microwave at HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Additional Tips
Remeber to stop and scrape down sides occasionally while processing.
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