Menu for Sweet Potato Butter

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 Garlic cloves

  • Freshly ground Pepper to taste

  • 2 Sweet Potatoes

  • Fine Sea Salt to taste

  • 2 medium Carrots

  • 2 Tablespoons chopped Parsley

  • 1/2 to 3/4 Cup Vegetable broth

  • 2 Tablespoons chopped Cilantro (Optional)

  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin Olive Oil

Preparation

  • Put unpeeled garlic cloves on aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F. in oven or toaster oven for about 10 minutes, until soft.

  • Microwave or boil unpeeled potatoes until done.

  • Peel carrots, cut into large chunks and microwave or boil until soft.

  • Drain carrots, peel potatoes and put both in a food processor.

  • Squeeze in the baked garlic.

  • Add 1/2 cup broth and blend.

  • With motor running, add oil and keep blending, adding more broth until puree is fairly smooth and full.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Dip can be made as long as a day in advance, covered and refrigerated.

  • Bring to room temperature for serving and stir in the optional herbs right before serving with raw vegetables and bread sticks.