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Ginger Mashed Carrots

Try these ginger mashed carrots for a twist on traditional mashed potatoes. It is a delicious, easy-to-make carrot side dish.

ginger mashed carrot side dish in a white bowl

I have been stuck in a side dish rut. We always make mashed potatoes and they are delicious but boy, am I bored with them.

I have gotten to the point that adding garlic and blue cheese to mashed potatoes bores me too… bad sign, right?

These mashed ginger carrots fixed my side dish problem, big time.

This is the perfect fall side to pair with roasts, pastas and any other main dish you create.

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Ginger Mashed Carrots

Boiled carrots, ginger paste and a little milk and butter are all you need to make this delicious carrot side dish.

Make them the same way you would make mashed potatoes – potato mashers are so much fun.

Or smashers, as I like to call them.

I found that the smaller you cut your carrots, the faster they cook.

I usually put them in a pot to boil while I’m making the rest of dinner. Two birds, one stone right?

It only takes a minute or two to mash the carrots up and add the rest of the ingredients.

Can I use roasted carrots?

You sure can – it just adds more prep time.

Toss the carrots with some olive oil, salt, and pepper and place them on a sheet pan in the oven (pre-heated to 400 degrees F.)

Roast them for about 20 minutes and then follow the rest of the recipe.

Ginger Mashed Carrots

Try these mashed ginger carrots for a twist on the traditional mashed potato side dish. It is a delicious, easy addition to your side rotation!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109.7kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups carrots peeled, cut into 1 inch rings, and boiled
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper

Instructions

  • Place cooked carrots, butter, milk, and ginger into a food processor, using the puree blade. Cover and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

If using a potato masher:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and mash until the carrots are the consistency you are looking for. Stir the entire mixture together before servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 109.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 6.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 137.4mg | Potassium: 422.5mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 6.4g | Vitamin A: 21570.8IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 53.1mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Jamie

Tuesday 25th of October 2016

What a great side dish idea for the holidays! Pinning to try. :) Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

Sunday 23rd of October 2016

I love ginger!! Sorry it took so long to visit - I'm a tad behind!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner link up!

Lou Lou Girls

Monday 12th of October 2015

This looks absolutely amazing! Pinned and tweeted. You always bring the most amazing creations to our party. Thank you! I hope to see you again, this Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls

Jess

Sunday 11th of October 2015

I definitely need to try these! YUM!

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

Joy @ Joy Love Food

Saturday 10th of October 2015

These mashed carrots with ginger sound wonderful, what a beautiful side dish! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?!