Description
These Crispy Smashed Carrots are a delightful twist on a classic vegetable side dish. Tender carrots are smashed, coated in a flavorful mixture, and roasted to crispy perfection, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and deliciously savory.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into uniform 2-inch pieces
Coating:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Instructions
- Cook Carrots: Place carrots in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and boil for about 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Carrots: In a bowl, mix carrots with parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Smash Carrots: Transfer to baking sheet, smash each carrot with a flat object, and roast for 20 minutes.
- Finish Cooking: Flip carrots and roast for another 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle with flake salt and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to your preference by adding herbs or spices.
- Ensure the carrots are not overcrowded on the baking sheet for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Carrots, Roasted Carrots, Vegetable Side Dish, Parmesan Carrots
