
This colourful carrot purée combines the natural sweetness of carrots with chickpeas for added body and a smooth, satisfying texture. Lemon juice brings brightness, while dill and ginger add a gentle savoury finish. Developed for high-volume foodservice preparation, the recipe yields 50 consistent portions and uses convenient frozen and canned ingredients to help simplify production. Serve it chilled as a colourful side dish or use it as a base for a composed plate alongside poultry, pork or vegetarian entrées. Its familiar flavour and vibrant orange colour make it a versatile choice for healthcare, catering and seasonal menus throughout the year.
Serves: 50 portions; 1 #10 Ivory scoop serving size
4 Kg (26 2/3 cups) of Carrots, diced, frozen
60 g (4 Tbsp) of Salt
600 mL (2 ½ cups) of Water
60 mL (4 Tbsp) of Lemon Juice
6 g (3 Tbsp) of Dill, dry
14 g (2 Tbsp) of Ginger, ground
1.35 Kg (9 cups) of Chickpea, canned - drained, rinsed
Calories: ~50 kcal
Note: Nutrient composition provided is approximate and may vary by ingredients used and quantity prepared. The nutrient composition values were rounded to the nearest 50 kcal for calories and the nearest 10 mg for sodium.
