Spring’s Sweet Celebration: A Vibrant Carrot Mash Recipe

A Refreshing Twist on a Classic

Unlike traditional mashed carrots, which can often be overly smooth and bland, this recipe coarsely mashes the carrots with leeks and parsley to create a delightful texture that’s both refreshing and satisfying.

Gather Your Ingredients

• 5 pounds of carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 medium leek, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup of half-and-half, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Bringing it All Together

Start by boiling a large pot of heavily salted water. Add the chopped carrots and cook until they’re tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain the carrots and let them “steam dry” for a few minutes before returning the pot to the stovetop over medium-low heat.

boil large pot of heavily salted water
add chopped carrots
cook until tender (12-15 minutes)
drain and steam dry (few minutes)

Add the butter, followed by the sliced leeks, and cook until they’re soft and wilted. Then, add the cooked carrots back into the pot, stirring to coat with the leek mixture. Pour in the half-and-half and use a potato masher or large fork to coarsely mash the mixture. Finally, mix in the chopped parsley, season to taste, and serve.

add butter
add sliced leeks
cook until soft and wilted
add cooked carrots
stir to coat with leek mixture
pour in half-and-half
coarsely mash with potato masher or fork
mix in chopped parsley
season to taste
serve

A Delicious Pairing

This vibrant carrot mash pairs wonderfully with a simple lamb recipe, making it the perfect side dish for your next springtime gathering. With its bright flavors and refreshing texture, it’s sure to be a hit with your guests.

Try pairing it with a simple lamb recipe for a delicious and well-rounded meal.