Mashed Spiced Carrots
Elevate your side dishes with these irresistibly creamy Mashed Spiced Carrots, a comforting blend of velvety texture and warm, aromatic flavors. Made with tender carrots, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of honey, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a standout dish bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of spice. The addition of heavy cream lends a luxurious richness, while a dash of salt and pepper balances out the flavor profile. Perfect for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or a unique twist on traditional mashed sides, these Mashed Spiced Carrots are ready in just 30 minutes and serve as a versatile, crowd-pleasing accompaniment to any meal. Enjoy them warm and pair with roasted meats or hearty grains for a balanced and flavorful plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
Add the chopped carrots to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the carrots are fork-tender.
Drain the carrots thoroughly and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, honey, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream to the carrots.
Using a potato masher, immersion blender, or hand mixer, mash the carrots until they are smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more heavy cream if necessary.
Taste the mashed carrots and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or honey.
Serve the Mashed Spiced Carrots warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
