Description
Smashed carrots are a simple and delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the carrots in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the carrots and return them to the pot.
- Add olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper to the carrots.
- Using a fork or potato masher, smash the carrots to your desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- You can add garlic for extra flavor.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and smashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Smashed Carrots, Carrot Recipe, Side Dish