MASHED CARROTS AND POTATOES

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Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 7m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2-4 tablespoons butter
Pinch saffron, crumbled
Grated zest of one lemon
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk or crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Boil the vegetables separately in salted water until very tender, 5 to 7 minutes, then drain. In one of the pans you used for boiling, mash the carrots well with the butter, saffron and lemon zest, then add the potatoes and mash well. Thin with milk or crème fraîche and add salt to taste - don't be shy about it.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 581 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jibran Javed
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I would give this recipe a 5 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make, delicious, and a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Alyshia McKenna
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were a great way to use up leftover carrots and potatoes. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.


Angela Twumasi
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed these mashed carrots and potatoes. The sweetness of the carrots was perfectly balanced by the savory flavor of the potatoes.


Trayceey Quartez
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I love the combination of carrots and potatoes, and the addition of herbs and spices gives it a delicious flavor.


REYA SIKDER
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were a bit too mushy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to be a bit more chunky.


MD ALIF UDDIN
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Meh.


Gulshan Shafique
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook carrots, and this recipe was a great find. The carrots and potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavor was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joseph Terdoo
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the sweet flavor of the carrots and the creamy texture of the potatoes.


Naru Hsk
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots and potatoes, and it's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Mutaher Rahman
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were easy to make and turned out creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the nutmeg, which gave the dish a warm and comforting flavor.


Dan Webber
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning, like garlic or herbs.


Mdsohag7 Sohag1792
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using less carrots next time.


Kate Tshupane
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Delicious and nutritious! I love that this recipe includes both carrots and potatoes, which makes it a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Kate Adrian
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. My kids even ate them without complaining, which is a miracle.


Shihab FF Gming BD 71
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these mashed carrots and potatoes. I'm typically not a fan of carrots, but the sweetness of the carrots was perfectly balanced by the savory flavor of the potatoes.


Ranjan Parmar
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These mashed carrots and potatoes were a hit with my family! The carrots added a natural sweetness and vibrant color to the dish, while the potatoes provided a creamy and hearty base. The combination of the two vegetables created a delicious and nutr