Carrot Bean Croquettes Food

CARROT CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Mash or press carrots through a course sieve.
• Add salt, nutmeg, egg and butter and mix thoroughly.
• Form into shapes resembling carrots, roll in bread crumbs and chill for several hours Fry in hot deep oil until browned.
• Drain on absorbent paper, tuck in a sprig of parsley in top and serve at once.

WHITE BEAN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200°F.
• Mash the beans, but do not puree, have a few lumps in here, add a bit of bean water if necessary to even out.
• Combine the beans, onion, parsley, egg salt& pepper.
• Add crumbs (I like the crumbs best) or cornmeal by the tbsp until you have a batter that you can handle by hand. Shape into hamburger shaped patties and fry in lightly sprayed oil coated pan, 3-5 minutes each side or until browned on each side. Keep warm in the 200°F oven until all are cooked or you could serve at room temperature.

HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the carrots until barely tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from water, place in colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Pat dry with paper towels. Do the same with the green beans. Note: The vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in zipper bags in the refrigerator.
• In a very large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and green beans, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in the red pepper flakes, tarragon or dill weed, and salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

EASY BUTTERED GREEN BEANS AND CARROT STICKS

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender (about 5-6 minutes).
• Transfer beans to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon (do not discard the water).
• Boil the carrot sticks in the same water until crisp-tender (about 1 minute) then transfer to the same bowl of ice water with the beans.
• Place the beans and carrots on a paper towel and pat them dry.
• Up to this point you can refrigerate until ready to saute them.
• In a large skillet or a medium pot melt the butter with oil.
• Add in the beans and carrot sticks; toss until hot (about 2 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
• Delicious!

CARROT PATTIES

Steps:

• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, garlic, eggs, flour, bread crumbs, salt and black pepper; mix well.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Make the mixture into patties, and fry until golden brown on each side.