Description
This Crispy and Fun Smashed Carrots recipe transforms humble carrots into crunchy, flavorful bites using simple ingredients like olive oil, parmesan, and garlic. It’s a healthy snack or side dish, perfect for entertaining or everyday meals. Great for picky eaters and easy to customize!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Peel and slice carrots into equal-sized chunks. Boil in salted water for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
3. Drain and let carrots steam dry briefly, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Using a flat-bottomed glass or potato masher, gently smash each carrot until flattened.
5. Drizzle or brush carrots with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
6. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until edges are crispy and golden brown. Rotate the pan halfway through roasting.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Let carrots rest briefly after boiling before smashing to avoid them falling apart.
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes—but watch closely.
Freshly grated parmesan melts and crisps better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg