Belgian Stoemp Aux Carottes (Carrot Mashed Potatoes)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Belgian Stoemp Aux Carottes (Carrot Mashed Potatoes) - A hearty and wholesome dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

27g

Belgian Stoemp Aux Carottes is a hearty dish traditionally served in Belgium and is similar to the Irish Colcannon. It consists of mashed potatoes and carrots enriched with butter, heavy cream, and crispy bacon bits. It is perfect as a side dish for roasted meats or enjoyed on its own as a light lunch or dinner. This wholesome dish is a crowd-pleaser and can also be customized by adding other vegetables or herbs to the recipe.

Instructions

1.	Steam the potatoes and carrots until soft.
2.	While they are steaming, fry the bacon bits until crispy in a separate pan.
3.	Mash the potatoes and carrots together with a masher or fork.
4.	Mix in the butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
5.	Serve the carrot mashed potatoes with the crispy bacon bits on top.

PROS

The Belgian Stoemp Aux Carottes is a comforting and satisfying meal that will warm you up on cold days.

It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that are readily available.

CONS

The dish can be quite heavy and calorie-dense due to the addition of butter and heavy cream.

It is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance or vegan diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and fiber.
The potatoes provide carbohydrates for energy.
The dish is also rich in healthy fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from the butter and bacon.

	500 g potatoes , peeled and diced into small chunks
	300 g carrots , peeled and sliced
	100 g bacon , cut into bits
	50 g butter
	100 ml heavy cream
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1/2 teaspoon nutmeg