Carrot Tomato And Basil Baby Food Recipes

ROASTED CARROT AND TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange onion, tomatoes, carrots and garlic cloves on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly. Peel garlic cloves. Transfer vegetables to large bowl (do not clean baking sheet).
• Add 1 cup water to baking sheet, scraping up browned bits; add to blender, then add half of vegetables and puree until smooth. Transfer to large saucepan. Add remaining vegetables and 1 1/2 cups water to blender and puree. Transfer to same saucepan. Gradually add enough milk to soup to thin to desired consistency. Stir in 1/4 cup basil. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
• Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.

CARROT, TOMATO AND BASIL BABY FOOD

Steps:

• Put the carrots in a small saucepan, cover with boiling water and simmer, covered with a lid, for 10 minutes. Alternatively steam the carrots for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Whilst the carrots are cooking, prick the skins of the tomatoes and pour over boiling water and leave for 30 seconds.
• Draining and rinse with cold water - the skins will peel away with ease.
• Add the cauliflower to the carrots and cook covered for a further 7-8 minutes, adding extra water if necessary.
• In another pan, melt the butter, add the tomatoes and saute until mushy. Stir in the basil and cheese until melted.
• Use a hand blender to purée the carrots and cauliflower with the tomato sauce, adding about 3 tbsp of the cooking liquid.

QUICK CARROTS WITH GARLIC & BASIL

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling water for for 2 -3 mins until tender but crisp or microwave if desired.
• Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
• Combine the garlic and oil in a nonstick pan and cook over a moderate heat until fragrant (you can smell the garlic).
• Add the carrots and stirring, cook until well combined and hot, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
• Serve hot.

BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Slice carrots.
• Simmer, covered, in salted water until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
• Combine remaining ingredients; toss with carrots.

TOMATO CARROT BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, grape tomatoes, vegetable juice, carrots, brown sugar, and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes (or longer if carrots are not tender).
• Remove from heat, and stir in the basil. At this point, you may puree the soup if you wish. (I always puree.)
• Add the cream and low fat margarine or butter; return to medium-low heat, and stir until butter is melted.
• Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
• Serve immediately.