Creamy Garlic Carrots
These Creamy Baked Garlic Carrots are a healthy & irresistible side dish for a holiday brunch or dinner party! Easy to make ahead and prep ahead of time - a classic vegetarian holiday side for thanksgiving for christmas.
Equipment
- A Pot
- A Steamer Basket Insert
- A 13x9 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 3 lbs carrots sliced diagonally into coins
- 2 cups water save 1 cup of carrot cooking liquid
- 1 cup mayonnaise use plant-based if vegan
- 4 cloves garlic minced/pressed
- 1 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Ritz or Butter Crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
- Steam the carrots: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add a steam insert, and steam the carrots for 6-7 minutes or until softened. You can also pressure cook them for 2 minutes, and quick release the pressure.
- Reserve 1 cup of the carrot cooking liquid, and drain the rest.
- Transfer carrots to a large 13x9 baking dish.
- Mix the mayo, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup of reserved cooking liquid to thin (if you need the sauce thinner, add 2 tablespoons of water at a time until desired consistency is reached). Pour over carrots.
- In that same bowl, combine melted butter and crushed cracker crumbs. Spread evenly over the top of the carrots.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling at the edges. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18978IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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