Paleo Creamy Mashed Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these Paleo Creamy Mashed Carrots—an irresistible blend of velvety textures and savory flavors that's as wholesome as it is delicious. This nutrient-packed recipe combines naturally sweet carrots with the rich creaminess of coconut milk and ghee, seasoned perfectly with garlic powder, sea salt, and a hint of black pepper. Ready in under 35 minutes, this simple yet satisfying dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, and ideal for those following a Paleo lifestyle. Garnished with fresh chopped chives for a pop of color and flavor, it’s the perfect healthy accompaniment to any meal. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight side or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday spread, these creamy mashed carrots are sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized chunks about 1-inch thick.
Place the carrot chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the carrots simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the carrots well, and return them to the pot.
Using a potato masher, mash the carrots until they have a smooth, creamy texture.
Add the coconut milk, ghee, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mashed carrots.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mashed carrots are creamy and smooth.
Taste the mashed carrots and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the mashed carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped chives.
Serve warm and enjoy your Paleo-friendly creamy mashed carrots!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2710 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1833 mg | 39% | |
*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.
