Moroccan-Flavored Carrot Kugel

Sweet, golden carrots are an Ashkenazi favorite not only around the fall holidays, but throughout the year as well. This light, airy pareve kugel is not at all dense and sodden like many vegetable puddings. Mint provides refreshing grace notes (I use dried here because an equivalent amount of fresh mint would compromise the mousse-like texture of this kugel.) And fresh carrot juice, either home-juiced or purchased from a greengrocer or health food store, adds a delicate sweetness to the kug