Mashed Carrots with Buttery Leeks Recipe - EatSimpleFood.com

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This delicious and savory mashed carrots recipe is topped with buttery leeks. Mashed carrots look so dang pretty, taste delicious, and are also an easy and colorful side dish.
Carrots and leeks are a natural combination that taste amazing together. Carrot mash can be made vegan by using a vegan butter.
This mashed carrots recipe is elevated with a sautéed buttery leek topping, but this mashed carrot recipe can also be served without the leeks.
Substitutions for Mashed Carrots with Butter Leeks
Add a little cream to this mashed carrot recipe if you want it richer. However, I prefer the simpler, earthy, and sweet taste of the carrots with just the butter and leeks. Cream would also dull the vibrancy (color) of the mashed carrots a bit.
Vegan? Cool, use a favorite non dairy alternative for the butter in this carrot mash. Another option would be to just use a little bit of broth to mash the carrots with.
Don't like leeks? Cool, just make the mashed carrots. Mashed carrots are a stand alone recipe. The leek garnish is purely optional.
How To Prepare Leeks For Mashed Carrots
How to cut leeks: Trim the root end of the leek (hairy end) and cut off the dark green leaves (keep the pale green part of the leek).
Leeks are known to be dirty birds. Cut the leek in half lengthwise and run under water to get rid of any dirt in the layers. Watch video in the recipe below.
Slice the leeks thin and cook in butter until translucent and soft. Leeks taste mild, sweet, and silky when cooked until translucent.
TIP: Save the dark green leaves of the leek and make vegetable stock later.
How To Make Easy Mashed Carrots
Cook mashed carrots like mashed potatoes.
Cover the carrots in around 1" inch of cold water and bring to a boil. Take off lid and simmer at a lower heat for ~ 15 - 20 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain the carrots and mash with a potato masher. Add a little butter and salt and the basis are covered for a stellar side dish.
How Long Do Mashed Carrots Last?
This mashed carrot recipe will last around four days in the refrigerator.
The carrot mash will release a little liquid as they cool. Just mix it back in when you warm them up.
Store buttery leeks in a separate container to optimize freshness.
Serves 6
Ingredients
• 3 lb carrots, peeled
• 1 large leek
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Make The Mashed Carrots:
• Trim the stem end off the carrots and peel. Cut in ~ ½" chunks and set aside.
• In same pan, add carrots and enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer ~ 15-20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
• Drain water and return carrots to pan.
• Add remaining 2 ½ tablespoon butter to melt and mash carrots with a potato masher.
• Add more butter if desired and add salt and pepper to taste.
Make the leeks:
• Trim the root end of the leek and cut off the dark green leaves (keep the pale green part of the leek). Cut leeks in half lengthwise and run under water to get rid of any dirt in the layers. See video.
• Slice leeks.
• Bring a pot/pan to medium heat and add 1 ½ Tbsp butter. Add sliced leeks, cover, and cook ~ 4 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until leeks are starting to get translucent but still retain some color. Reduce heat if butter or leeks starts to brown.
• Remove leeks from pan and set aside.
Top mashed carrots with cooked leeks. Happy Eating! Beckie

[@edward2448]

Good Day, Nice simple combo that would go well with almost anything. Have a Blessed and Beautiful Day ✝️📖✌️💞🙏

[@EatSimpleFoods]

Thank you for the comment Edward. Wishing you a beautiful day and weekend :)

[@edward2448]

@@EatSimpleFoods Good Day 🌅🥀. May I recommend one of my favorite simple veggie combos. Fresh Corn 🌽 sauteed in butter with finely diced red Jalapenos. Adjust heat to taste. I have a few Amish and Mennonite markets near me. Endless fresh produce. Have a Blessed and Beautiful Day ✝️📖✌️💞🙏🥀

[@EatSimpleFoods]

@@edward2448 that corn dish sounds lovely Edward - thanks!

[@edward2448]

@@EatSimpleFoods Hi again, it's an excellent side dish. I usually try to have a combo of veggies with each meal. Maybe not breakfast unless in an omelette. Your channel is appropriately named, I'm a simple man with simple pleasures. Although I am a retired Chef I don't make fancy stuff at home. Perhaps on holidays. No matter what you have you can always make soup. Have a Blessed and Beautiful Day ✝️📖