Mashed Carrots

Name: Mashed Carrots
Ingredients: 3 c. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 4 Tbsp. water; 2 Tbsp. butter, softened; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt; dash of ground pepper; dash of nutmeg; 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley or 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme or marjoram leaves

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 c. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
dash of ground pepper
dash of nutmeg
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley or 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme or marjoram leaves

Directions

1

Place carrots in a microsafe baking dish with 4 tablespoons water.
2

Cover with plastic wrap.
3

Microwave on High power for 10 minutes or until tender.
4

In a food processor or blender, puree carrots.
5

Add butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg to carrots.
6

Mix until very smooth.
7

Add parsley, thyme or marjoram. Pour carrot puree into a microsafe baking dish.
8

Microwave on High power for 6 to 8 minutes or until hot.
9

Serve with beef or chicken dishes.