Smashed Carrots: Easy and Flavorful Side Dish with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and simple side dish that combines the sweetness of carrots with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the carrots into even pieces.
- Boil the carrots in salted water until tender.
- Drain and return the carrots to the pot.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and the chopped turkey bacon to the carrots.
- Smashed the carrots using a potato masher until desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Smashed Carrots, Side Dish, Turkey Bacon