Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Parmesan smashed carrots are roasted to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and melted Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the carrots until just fork-tender, about 15 minutes
- 3. Drain the carrots and let them cool slightly
- 4. Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet and gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass
- 5. Drizzle the carrots with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- 6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the smashed carrots
- 7. Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges
- 8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot
Notes
- Thicker carrots may need a few extra minutes of boiling
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end
- Serve as a side dish or appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: smashed carrots, parmesan carrots, roasted carrots, vegetable side dish