Smashed Carrots
Steamed baby carrots are tossed with olive oil and spices then smashed, topped with parmesan, and baked to crispy perfection. These Smashed Carrots are a delicious alternative to fries!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , divided
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh chopped parsley , for garnish
- Tzatziki sauce , Ranch, or Sour Cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and sprinkle half of the parmesan on top. Set aside.
- Add 1 pound baby carrots and some water to cover in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes until they are just fork tender, but not mushy. Drain the carrots from the water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika until they're all well coated.
- Place the carrots on top of the parmesan coated sheet pan a few inches apart.
- Using the bottom of a glass, smash the carrots to flatten them to about 1/4-inch thick. Then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is crisp and browned.
- Garnish with just a touch of finely chopped parsley
- Serve with a dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15864IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg