Smashed Carrots: A Simple & Delicious Side Dish Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 coconut cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Cook the Carrots: Boil the chopped carrots in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Reserve a quarter cup of cooking liquid.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for 5-7 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Spice It Up: Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and optional cayenne pepper; cook for another 30 seconds to release the flavors.
- Smash the Carrots: Add cooked carrots to the skillet and gently mash them with a fork or potato masher. Pour in vegetable broth and coconut cream; mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Final Touches: Simmer on low heat for an additional 5-7 minutes, adjusting consistency with reserved carrot liquid if necessary. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg