Crispy Smashed Carrots
Enjoy these Crispy Smashed Carrots that are perfectly roasted with garlic and Parmesan. Try them tonight for a delicious veggie side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil the carrot rounds in salted water for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Place the carrots on the baking sheet and gently smash each round using the bottom of a glass.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 232mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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