Coconut Carrot Casserole

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Coconut Carrot Casserole
50 min.
8
309kcal

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Coconut Carrot Casserole: A Vegetarian Delight for Any Occasion!

Looking for a delicious and vegetarian side dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouth-watering Coconut Carrot Casserole! This delectable dish is perfect for anyone seeking a flavorful and healthy option that's easy to make and packed with nutrients.

With a unique combination of ingredients, this casserole brings together the natural sweetness of carrots and coconut with the richness of butter and the depth of pecans. The result is a heavenly dish that's sure to be a hit at any meal, whether you're serving it as a side, an antipasti, a starter, or a snack.

Best of all, this Coconut Carrot Casserole is ready in just 50 minutes and serves up to eight people, making it a great choice for any occasion, from family dinners to potlucks and beyond. And at only 309 calories per serving, you can enjoy this tasty treat without any guilt!

So why wait? Dive into this Coconut Carrot Casserole recipe and get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that's as delightful as it is nutritious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 45 ounces carrots mashed drained sliced canned
  • 0.5 cup coconut flakes flaked
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup milk 2%
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk, vanilla and carrots. Stir in coconut.
  2. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
  3. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over the top.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

Calories309kcal
Protein5.75%
Fat35.93%
Carbs58.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.49
Glycemic Load
15.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.469999904218%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.73mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.29kcal
15.46%
Fat:12.87g
19.81%
Saturated Fat:5.78g
36.15%
Carbohydrates:47.02g
15.67%
Net Carbohydrates:40.93g
14.88%
Sugar:34.65g
38.5%
Cholesterol:49.23mg
16.41%
Sodium:158.84mg
6.91%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:4.63g
9.27%
Vitamin A:26801.11IU
536.02%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.1%
Fiber:6.09g
24.36%
Vitamin K:21.61µg
20.58%
Potassium:620.31mg
17.72%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.02%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.84%
Phosphorus:122.09mg
12.21%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.67%
Vitamin C:9.58mg
11.62%
Folate:45.33µg
11.33%
Copper:0.22mg
10.88%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.73%
Selenium:6.62µg
9.46%
Magnesium:36.79mg
9.2%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.15%
Calcium:89.75mg
8.98%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.8%
Iron:1.31mg
7.27%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.6%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%