All it takes is a sprinkling of salt and pepper to enhance the earthy flavors of the carrots in this simple side dish.
Ingredients
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2 pounds carrots, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick pieces
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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Freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Place carrots in a medium saucepan, and cover with water.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots aretender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
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Puree carrots in a blender or with a potato masher, addingcooking liquid as needed, until thinned but still chunky. Stirin salt, and season with pepper.