Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Carrot Cups with Summer Sauce
Cuisine: Italian Type: Side Dish Serves: 6
Source:
Better Homes and Gardens/August 92
Attributes:
Vegetarian
Comments:
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut up
2 small parsnips, peeled and cut up
1 12 oz. can evaporated milk (1-1/2 cups)
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper

Sauce:

3/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 green onion
2 springs parsley
1 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary, or 1/4 tsp. dried, crushed
Dash salt
Few sprigs fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions:
1. In a covered saucepan cook carrots and parsnips in a small amount of boiling water for 25 to 30 minutes or till very tender; drain. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine cooked carrots and parsnips, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, eggs, orange peel, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper. Cover and blend or process till smooth.

2. Place six greased 6-ounce custard cups in a big enough baking dish to support them. Divide carrot mixture among the 6 cups, and pour boiling or very hot water to a depth of 1 inch around them. Bake, uncovered in a 325° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

3. Meanwhile, for the rosemary sauce, in a blender container of food processor bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk, spinach, green onion, parsley, fresh or dried rosemary, and the dash salt. Cover and blend or process till smooth. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan; heat and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until desired consistency. Keep warm over low heat until serving time.

4. To serve: use a knife to loosen the edges of the custards. Invert cups onto dinner plates; spoon rosemary sauce around them. If desired, garnish with the fresh rosemary sprigs.

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2001-03-10