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DILLY CARROT PUFF

 

Simple carrots are transformed into a classy little side dish.  Spoonfuls of soft and billowy carrots and dill- makes simple ingredients seem special.

 

Ingredients:

 

2 pounds fresh carrots

water or broth (reaching to about 2 inches in pot)

5 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill

pinch grated nutmeg

2 eggs

1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt                            Preheat oven to 350º

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1.  Pour  water or broth to about two inches in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

2.  Add bay leaf and carrots, boil until tender-approximately 20 minutes.

3.  Drain carrots and discard the bay leaf. Place hot carrots in a food processor with remaining                      ingredients and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.

4.  Bake in a small greased casserole at 350º for 25-30 minutes. 

      Serve hot.