Carrot And Harissa Puree Food

CARROT AND HARISSA PUREE

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well and while still warm process with garlic in a food processor, adding oil to work into a smooth and creamy paste.
• Add harissa and process to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

HARISSA CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Toss the carrots and cauliflower with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until tender and charred, 13 to 15 minutes.
• Sauté the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, 1 minute. Stir in the coriander and cumin.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and harissa; toss with the vegetables. Season with salt.

HARISSA PORK WITH GLAZED CARROTS AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous, and lightly toast, stirring until the butter is evenly distributed, about 1 minute. Stir in the raisins and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Bring the chicken broth to a simmer, then cover and remove from the heat. Let rest until the broth is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Gently fluff the couscous with a fork. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and fold in the parsley and almonds.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, lemon zest and juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until a glaze has formed and coats the carrots, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and rinse the skillet.
• Return the skillet to medium heat and heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook the shallots until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the rice vinegar, harissa, pork jus (if using), remaining 1/3 cup chicken broth, remaining 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Nestle the pork slices in the sauce, flipping to coat both sides. Let the pork warm through, about 5 minutes. Serve with the couscous and glazed carrots.

CARROT AND RUTABAGA PUREE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the carrots and rutabagas for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and mash by hand or in a food processor until coarse.
• Blend in butter, a pinch of sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve warm.

SWEET CARROT PURéE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook the onions and sugar together for 20-30 mins, stirring from time to time, until very soft and dark golden.
• Meanwhile, boil or steam the carrots for 15-20 mins until very tender. Drain well and return to the pan. Add the caramelised onions and using a hand blender, whizz to make a smooth purée. Stir in the parsley and serve.