These warm, lightly sweet Carrot Soufflés were featured in our Innovations in Culinary Medicine webinar, where experts shared creative, gluten-free recipes that bring nutrition and comfort to the table. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy side dish, this recipe transforms simple carrots into an elegant, flavorful treat everyone can enjoy.
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Watch a video of Vanessa Weisbrod, Chief Education & Community Engagement Officer, preparing this recipe here!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 6 (8-ounce) ramekins with nonstick spray and set on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Place chopped carrots in a microwave safe bowl. Pour enough water over carrots to cover them about halfway. Place a paper towel over the top of the bowl and place in the microwave. Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Drain the carrots completely and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Place the steamed carrots in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the butter, eggs, gluten-free all-purpose flour, sugar, maple syrup, baking powder and vanilla extract and puree until smooth.
- Fill each of the prepared ramekins about ¾ of the way full. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes until the center of the soufflés are set.
- Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before serving.