Description
A colorful and healthier alternative to mashed potatoes, made with smashed carrots that are sweet and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives), for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop the carrots into chunks.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the carrots until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Drain the carrots and return them to the warm pot.
- Add olive oil and seasonings, then smash with a potato masher, fork, or whisk until desired texture is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep smashed carrots simple to let their natural sweetness shine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg