Caramelized Carrot Puree

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• cilantro, 1 handful stems and 1/4 cup leaves
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 steam the carrots with the cilantro stems for about 20 minutes, until tender.
• 2 when the carrots are almost done, heat a large pot over high heat for 1 minute. pour in 1/2 cup olive oil, and add the onion. season with 2 teaspoons of salt and a frew grindings of black pepper, and cook the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until it's translucent.
• 3 add the steamed carrots and cilantro leaves and cook another 8 minutes, stirring and scraping the pot with a wooden spoon, until the carrots are lightly caramelized.
• 4 puree the mixture in a food processor until it's smooth. with the motor running, slowing pour in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and process until the oil is incorporated and the puree is very smooth. season to taste and serve warm.