pureed carrots

Ingredients:

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced

2 Tbsp butter

salt and pepper

Directions:

Place carrot slices in a microwave safe dish. Fill with 1” of water. Cover and steam on high power in the microwave for 5-8 minutes until fork-tender, adding more water as needed.

Drain and return to the empty dish. Add the butter, pinch of salt and two generous grinds from a pepper mill. Puree coarsely with a hand blender.

(Can be made earlier in the day, cool to room temp, cover and refrigerate. Re-heat gently in microwave on 50% power)

Serves 4