Carrot-Sweet Potato Mash
Carrot-Sweet Potato Mash blends tender carrots and sweet potato into a velvety, golden side with buttery richness and gentle sweetness from applesauce and brown sugar. Plump raisins add chewy pops of texture and fruitiness, making this a cozy fall and holiday companion to roasted mains or festive spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the carrots and potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water.
- 2
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain and let them steam-dry for a minute or two.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the applesauce and brown sugar until dissolved.
- 5
When the potatoes are ready, move them to a serving bowl and mash until smooth.
- 6
Fold in the applesauce mixture and the raisins.
- Calories 239.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.03 g Low Source
- Carbs 38.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.4 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 20.9 mg Moderate
- Sodium 137.8 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.27 g Moderate
- Sugar 23.99 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 36.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source
- Potassium 228.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 691.74 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 9.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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