Modernist Stripe Vegetable Purée (Printable)

Minimalist preparation with layered vegetable purées, bold colors, and fresh garnishes for a stunning presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Beet Purée

01 - 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Carrot & Ginger Purée

05 - 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (substitute with olive oil for vegan option)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Avocado Cream

09 - 1 ripe avocado
10 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (use coconut yogurt for vegan alternative)
11 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

13 - Microgreens (radish or arugula)
14 - Edible flowers
15 - Crushed pistachios
16 - Flaky sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced beets with olive oil and sea salt. Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 30 to 35 minutes until tender.
02 - Steam or boil sliced carrots until very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - Place roasted beets and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, adding a splash of water if needed for consistency.
04 - Combine cooked carrots, grated ginger, butter, and sea salt in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a small bowl, mash avocado with yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until silky smooth. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for precise application.
06 - On a clean serving board, spread a thick 3-inch wide stripe of beet purée down the center using an offset spatula or the back of a large spoon.
07 - Pipe or layer carrot purée and avocado cream along the top of the beet stripe in artistic dots or strokes.
08 - Decorate the stripe with microgreens, edible flowers, crushed pistachios, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
09 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to scoop portions directly from the stripe.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes just over an hour from start to table, making you seem far more composed than you actually are.
  • Three vibrant purées mean you're sneaking in vegetables so naturally that no one feels they're eating a salad.
  • Once you nail the technique, you can swap any colorful vegetables into the concept—it's a framework, not a prison.
02 -
  • If your purées are watery, they'll bleed into each other and lose that sharp, architectural quality—cook your vegetables until genuinely soft and blend without excess liquid.
  • Avocado oxidizes faster than you think; make this cream no more than 30 minutes before plating, or it will turn an unhappy gray-brown that no garnish can save.
03 -
  • Keep your board completely dry and at room temperature—any moisture or cold surface will cause the purées to slide rather than stay put, and temperature matters for how quickly they set.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, you can blend all three purées ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge, but plate no more than 45 minutes before serving so the stripe holds its shape.
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