Carrot Butter Challenge
Transform your snacking game with the innovative and irresistibly creamy "Carrot Butter Challenge." This delightful spread combines tender, simmered carrots with the richness of unsalted butter, a touch of honey, and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect as a spread for crusty bread, a dip for crackers, or even a topping for roasted veggies, this recipe is a unique twist on traditional spreads. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry ingredients, it’s an easy yet impressive addition to your appetizer repertoire. Its creamy texture, natural sweetness, and hint of spice will have everyone going back for seconds. A healthy snack idea and a flavorful condiment all rolled into one, this carrot butter proves that carrots can truly shine beyond the salad bowl!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Carrots
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 125 milliliters Water
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots into small, even pieces to ensure even cooking.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the chopped carrots to the pan along with the water. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the carrots are completely tender and can be mashed easily with a fork.
Drain any remaining water from the pan and transfer the cooked carrots to a blender or food processor.
Add the unsalted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the carrots.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
Taste the carrot butter and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a little more honey for extra sweetness or more salt/pepper as desired.
Transfer the carrot butter to a serving dish or airtight container. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve the carrot butter with bread, crackers, or as a delicious vegetable dip. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.3 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 1546 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1667 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
