Coconut Ginger Carrots Recipes

COCONUT-GINGER ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Toss the carrots with 2 Tbsp coconut oil and 1 tsp Trinidad seasoning (or substitute spices). Spread evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat (silicone baking sheet)
• Once the oven is ready, pop the carrots in and roast them for about 30-40 minutes (until soft and slightly browned).
• When the carrots are ready, take them out and add them to the food processor and pulse a few times.
• Add the pumpkin, coconut milk, ginger, cinnamon, coconut oil, and sea salt. Adjust to taste.
• Serve with shredded coconut or coconut butter on top. For breakfast leftovers, serve with ½ sliced banana on top!

CURRIED CARROT AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter until the foam subsides. Add the diced chopped onions, sprinkle with salt, stir to coat with butter. Add the chopped carrots along with the spices. Stir and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add the stock; there should be enough to cover the vegetables. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the carrots are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• If you have an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot. If not, wait until the soup cools slightly, and purée in a food processor. Add enough coconut milk (and a little more stock or water if necessary) to bring the soup to the consistency you want. Adjust the seasoning (depending on the stock you use, you may need more or less salt), and lime juice to taste. Garnish and serve.

COCONUT-GINGER CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. After a minute or so, add a tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
• Add the onion and ginger and saute for five minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and 1/4 teaspoons salt, and saute for another five minutes.
• Add the carrots and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt, and stir until the carrots are coated with the onion mixture. Turn the heat down to medium-low and, cover the pan, and cook without stirring for another five minutes. (Katzen says five; I'd say ten, at least, unless you like really crunchy carrots.).
• Add the lemon or lime juice and the crystallized ginger. Cover and cook without stirring for another five minutes.
• Transfer carrot mixture to the prepared baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork tender. (I cooked for 20 and ended up with very crunchy carrots -- I think next time I'll go for 30 minutes.).
• Remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle with the coconut. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered for another ten to fifteen minutes.