Carrots and Greens Veggie Mash: A No-Starch Mashed Potatoes Alternative

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Preparation time: about 20 minutes

This is comfort food at its best—hearty, warm, and deliciously healthy! This is your go-to for a no-starch alternative to mashed potatoes.

INGREDIENTS:

1 bunch carrot greens (about 2 cups chopped)

2 medium carrots

1 bunch asparagus

½ cup chopped onion

2 Tbsp. coconut oil

2 Tbsp. dried rosemary leaves

1 Tbsp. dried oregano

2 tsp. Celtic sea salt

2 tsp. lemongrass powder

1 tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. ground coriander

INSTRUCTIONS:

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the carrots and boil for 3 minutes. Add the carrot greens and boil for 1 minute, then add the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes or until somewhat soft.

While this is boiling, put the coconut oil, onions, and all spices except the salt into a wok or skillet on medium heat. Lightly sauté until onions are translucent. Remove from heat.

Remove saucepan from heat and drain most of the water (leave 1" at the bottom of the pan), then pour the carrots and greens into the wok and put on medium heat. Toss the vegetables in the spices for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Using an immersion blender (or a high-speed blender or food processor with the S-blade), puree the mixture lightly if you like a somewhat chunky mash, or more if you like it smoother.

Serve over raw greens, with your favorite grains, on its own, or mixed with chicken for a delicious chicken potpie–type flavor.

Add sea salt or Herbamare herb sea salt to taste.