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Minted Peas and Carrots in Parsley Sauce
Add butter to a pan with a drop of water (approx. 2-3 tablespoons) and throw in the Knorr Chicken
Stock Pot. Dissolve the mixture on a high heat to create an emulsion (a liquid dispersed
into another liquid).
Once dissolved, add the peas and reduce for 1-2 minutes. This will help to concentrate
the liquid and the flavour.
Just before serving add the fresh herbs and serve.
Healthy Tip:
Use Flora Buttery rather than butter.
Carrots in Parsley Sauce
Add
a Knorr Chicken Stock Pot to a pan of water and bring to the boil. (Don't throw the water
out. You can keep it to
use
in
my gravy recipe).
Add the carrots and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked
Meanwhile in a separate pan, add the butter and flour to make a roux (a mixture of fat
and flour used as a base for a savoury sauce). The secret is to keep working the mixture
to ensure you get air into the roux and to cook the starch before adding the liquid.
My advice is to use a spatula or wooden spoon.
Once the roux starts to change colour, slowly add the cold milk while you keep stirring
the mixture. You are aiming for a smooth, silky texture.
As the sauce thickens and you have used all the milk, use a whisk to continue mixing the
sauce. Add in
the Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot and chopped parsley, and mix together.
Finally add a drop of cream. Drain the cooked carrots and add to the sauce. Your carrots
are now ready to serve!
Healthy Tips:
Why not try using 1-2 tablespoons of Elmlea Single Light instead of single cream or leave
out the cream completely?
Try Flora Buttery rather than butter in the sauce.
To reduce your salt intake, boil the carrots in unsalted water.