20-Minute Mashed Cinnamon Honey Carrots Recipe Is a Fresh & Fun Side Dish Vegetables Side Dishes

Tired of the same old starchy side dishes? Change things up with this mashed cinnamon honey carrots recipe. Such a fresh and fun side dish, and it's ready in just 20 minutes. 

Packed full of vitamins A, C and K, plus fiber and potassium, these sweet carrots will be sure to make their way into your holiday or year-round dinner menu rotation!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings 8 to 10

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots, peeled, if desired and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt (start with 1/2 teaspoon first and increase as needed)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Here's how to make it:

1. Boil the carrots for approximately 15 minutes or until soft. Strain.
2. Place carrots into a large mixing bowl and roughly mash with a potato masher.
3. Add butter, honey and lemon juice. Mash carrots once more. (If you want the carrots to be super smooth, you'll need to use a food processor).
4. Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Serve immediately.

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