Vegan Creamy Mashed Carrots
Transform your side dish game with these delightful Vegan Creamy Mashed Carrots—an irresistibly vibrant and flavorful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Featuring velvety-smooth carrots blended with unsweetened almond milk, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a boost of savory umami from nutritional yeast, this dish is a plant-based powerhouse of taste and nutrition. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder, every bite packs a rich, comforting flavor, perfect for pairing with your favorite mains. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Serve it warm for a healthy, colorful addition to any plate and watch it steal the spotlight. Keywords: vegan mashed carrots, creamy carrot recipe, plant-based side dish, vegan comfort food.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh carrots
- 120 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized chunks of about 2 inches to ensure even cooking.
Step 2
Place the carrot chunks in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by at least one inch.
Step 3
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let the carrots simmer for about 20 minutes or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4
Once the carrots are tender, drain them well and transfer them back to the pot or use a large mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add the unsweetened almond milk, extra virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked carrots.
Step 6
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the carrots until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency. For a smoother texture, use the immersion blender and blend thoroughly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper according to preference.
Step 8
Serve the creamy mashed carrots warm, either as a side dish or a colorful addition to your plant-based meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1172.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 729.4 |
| Total Fat 31.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1958.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 105.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.1g | |
| Protein 16.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 44.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 560.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3499.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories