Smashed Carrots: A Simple & Delicious Side Dish Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, toasted slivered almonds
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Cook the Carrots: Boil chopped carrots in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Reserve some cooking liquid before draining.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a skillet with olive oil, sauté onions for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Smash It Up: Combine cooked carrots with the sautéed mixture in the skillet. Smash gently with a fork or masher. Add vegetable broth and cream; stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer & Finish: Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5-7 minutes. Adjust consistency with reserved carrot liquid if needed. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg