Description
Crispy Smashed Carrots are a quick side dish with tender centers, crispy roasted edges, and a savory Parmesan finish that makes them perfect for easy dinner nights, holiday spreads, healthy snack moments, and simple food ideas when you want an easy recipe that feels special.
Ingredients
1 pound carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup ranch or garlic aioli for serving, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the carrots for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
3. Drain the carrots well and let them sit for 5 minutes so excess steam can escape.
4. Arrange the carrots on the prepared baking sheet and gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass or a potato masher.
5. Drizzle the carrots with olive oil.
6. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and Parmesan evenly over the carrots.
7. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the tops are golden brown.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with ranch or garlic aioli if desired.
Notes
Drying the carrots after boiling helps them crisp instead of steam in the oven.
Do not smash too hard or the carrots can fall apart and lose texture.
A final 1 to 2 minutes under the broiler can add even more golden crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg