Golden Carrot Souffle

By creamtea • September 21, 2011 • 4 Comments

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Author Notes: This recipe comes from my friend Chedva. It has a mellow golden flavor that is irresistible. It is tender and sweet; a fine foil to savory meats, and an excellent holiday side dish. It can easily be doubled. Please try it as written first before succumbing to the temptation to add autumn spices or grated citrus peel--it is just lovely and perfect as it is. - creamtea

Food52 Review: Don’t be intimidated by the word soufflé here. This recipe is a snap to put together, no fussy directions or paper cones or scary pan prep directions. You just cook the carrots, whiz everything in the food processor, and bake in a buttered dish. The soufflé is light and puffy, with crisp edges and a nice crusted top. It’s carroty and buttery and really just right. DO resist, as creamtea says, the temptation to add spices and citrus until you have tasted it in it’s pure form. Now that I have, I may fiddle a bit next time just for fun. - aargersi - aargersi

Serves 8 - 10 as a side dish

8-10 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3/4 cups butter, melted and cooled (or soy margarine, or cold-pressed safflower oil if you wish to keep it non-dairy)
1 scant cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 egg whites

Pre-heat oven to 350º. In a large pot of simmering water, cook carrots until tender.
Remove carrots from liquid, drain well and cool enough so that the egg whites won't cook when you add them.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine carrots with remaining ingredients, and pulse until all is pureed and well blended (this can be done in batches if necessary).
Scrape carrot mixture into greased and floured 6-8 cup casserole, leaving space for expansion. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until puffed and golden.