Crispy Smashed Carrots Recipe
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic carrots with these Crispy Smashed Carrots. Tender carrots are smashed, seasoned, and roasted to crispy perfection, offering a savory and satisfying side dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into uniform 2-inch pieces
Seasoning Mixture:
- 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-sized saucepan, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
- Cool and Prep: Drain and cool the carrots. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season and Smash: In a bowl, mix carrots with parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place on the baking sheet and smash each carrot.
- Roast: Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, flip, and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Finish: Sprinkle with flake salt and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- For extra crunch, broil for the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Carrots, Roasted Carrots, Parmesan Carrots, Side Dish
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