This delicious and savory mashed carrot recipe is topped with buttery leeks. Mashed carrots look so dang pretty, taste delicious, and are also an easy and colorful side dish.
This mashed carrot recipe is elevated with a sautéed buttery leek topping, but it is a great stand-alone recipe and can also be served without the leeks.
Trim the root end of the leek and cut off the dark green leaves (keep the pale green part of the leek). Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and run under water to get rid of any dirt in the layers.
Add sliced leeks, cover, and cook for 4 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until the leeks are starting to get translucent but still retain some color. Reduce heat if butter or leeks start to brown.