Smashed Carrots
Smashed Carrots are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. With their buttery texture and sweet caramelized finish, these smashed carrots bring warmth and nostalgia to your table. Perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts, this simple recipe combines fresh ingredients to create a delightful accompaniment that pairs beautifully with various proteins. Get ready to impress with this comforting dish that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Carrots: Wash, peel, and cut the carrots into even pieces.
- 2. Boil: Place the carrot pieces in salted water and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- 3. Drain & Smash: Drain the water and smash the carrots using a potato masher or fork, leaving some texture.
- 4. Add Flavor: In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar; mix in the smashed carrots.
- 5. Season: Add salt, pepper, and thyme; toss until well combined.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg