Description
A delightful and nutritious side dish featuring sweet carrots, olive oil, and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the carrots and cook until they are tender, which should take about 15-20 minutes.
- After the carrots are tender, drain them well and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Mash the carrots with olive oil and honey using a fork or potato masher until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Season the mashed carrots with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- For a fresh touch, garnish your smashed carrots with a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness of the dish by varying the amount of honey. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg