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Ingredients

3 cups sliced carrots  (6 to 8 fresh, 16 ounces frozen, or two cans,14.5 ounce each)
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar (see Notes)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon seasoning (optional, see Notes)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook carrots until they are very soft.
    Fresh - Steam or boil.
    Frozen - Follow package directions or microwave, steam or boil.
    Canned - Drain and rinse. Add a small amount of water and heat in a saucepan or in the microwave.
  3. Drain carrots if needed. Put carrots in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
  4. Stir in butter, honey, salt and pepper.  Add seasoning if desired.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
  • Add your favorite seasoning! Try one of these: chili powder, curry powder, onion powder, thyme or dried sage.

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Makes:
2 1/2 cups
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
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