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Healthy Smashed Carrots

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πŸ₯• This Healthy Mashed Carrots recipe offers a creamy, velvety side that’s a nutritious, low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
🍽️ Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a flavorful addition to any meal that can be customized with spices and toppings.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

– 2 pounds carrots (about 12 large), scrubbed

– 4 tablespoons butter, or more to taste (can substitute with a vegan butter alternative)

– 1/2 cup chicken stock (vegetable stock can be used for vegan option)

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 2 teaspoons garlic powder, optional

Instructions

1-First, scrub and chop the carrots into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.

2-Boil them until tender, then drain and return to the pot.

3-Add your seasonings and mash for a simple, homemade side.

4-For variations, try steaming instead of boiling to preserve more nutrients.

5-Finish with a taste test and serve alongside your main dish.

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Notes

🧽 No need to peel carrots; just scrub thoroughly before cooking.
πŸ”₯ Make ahead and reheat in oven-safe dish at 350ΒΊF for 15 minutes.
🌱 Use vegetable stock and vegan butter alternative for a vegan version.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Mashing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low-carb, Vegan option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 170
  • Fat: 12.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.5g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 2.3g