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Smashed Carrots

Smashed Carrots

This Smashed Carrots recipe transforms a humble vegetable into a cozy side dish with sweetness and warmth, perfect for any dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 2 lbs fresh carrots peel and chop them for a sweet and tender mash
For the Flavor
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter adds richness and creaminess to the carrots
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness for a cozy flavor
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon brings warmth and depth to this comforting dish
  • Salt and pepper season to taste for a well-balanced flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Potato masher

Method
 

How to Make Smashed Carrots
  1. Boil the chopped carrots in a large pot of salted water until they are fork-tender, which should take about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the cooked carrots and return them to the pot.
  3. Add the butter and brown sugar to the carrots. Mash them together until you reach your desired consistency.
  4. Stir in the ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve the smashed carrots warm on a platter. Consider garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 18300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

For the best flavor, let the mashed carrots sit for a few minutes after adding the spices to meld the flavors.

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