Smashed Carrots: Easy and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Side
A delicious and easy recipe for smashed carrots that adds a flavorful twist to a classic side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Peel and chop the carrots into chunks.
- Boil the carrots in salted water until tender.
- Drain the carrots and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, maple syrup, salt, and pepper, then smash the carrots with a fork.
- Stir in fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra flavor.
- For a sweeter version, increase the maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Smashed Carrots