Mashed Carrots
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Prep time:
5 minutes
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Cook time:
30 minutes
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Servings:
3 cups
Quick Tips
Add your favorite seasoning! Try one of these: chili powder, curry powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried sage.
Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Mashed Carrots
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Ingredients:
- 3 cups sliced carrots (about 6 to 8 fresh) or two cans (14.5 ounce each) or frozen (16 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
- 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning (optional)
Directions:
Cook carrots until they are very soft.
- Fresh – Steam or boil.
- Frozen – Follow package directions or microwave, steam or boil.
- Canned
- Rinse and drain.
- Add a small amount of water and heat in a saucepan or in the microwave.
- Drain carrots if needed. Put carrots in a medium bowl.
- Mash with a fork until smooth. Stir in butter, honey, salt and pepper.
- Add seasoning if desired. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
Add your favorite seasoning! Try one of these: chili powder, curry powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried sage.
Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
![Bowl with Spoon](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/prep-bowl.png)
Prep time:
5 minutes
![Kitchen Timer](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/recipe_meta_timer.png)
Cook time:
30 minutes
![Fork](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/fork.png)
Servings:
3 cups
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Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).