Description
Discover the irresistible Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites, a flavor-packed vegetarian side dish that’s gluten-free and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots (Consider using baby carrots to save prep time.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (Melted butter can be used as an alternative.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Fresh minced garlic can offer a more robust flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Regular paprika can be substituted for a milder flavor.)
- to taste salt (Use generously.)
- to taste pepper (Use generously.)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Can swap with Asiago or cheddar.)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your carrots in a pot of boiling water for about 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender but not too soft.
- Allow the carrots to cool for a couple of minutes and then gently smash them with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
- Drizzle the smashed carrots with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; toss gently.
- Lay the seasoned carrots flat on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Once roasted, serve warm. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or additional Parmesan.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg