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Smashed Carrots

By Victoria Granof

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Melt the butter in a heavy pan over medium heat.

    Step 2

    2. Add the shallots and saut until soft, about 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Add the coriander and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

    Step 4

    4. Add the carrots, juice, honey, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer.

    Step 5

    5. Cover and cook until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.

    Step 6

    6. Remove from heat, mash with a fork or potato masher, and serve.

TagsCarrotRoot VegetableVegetableShallotSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasySimmerSpringSummerCookie Magazine
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