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Smashed Carrots

Crispy Smashed Carrots That Will Elevate Your Side Dish Game

Smashed Carrots are a delicious and nutritious side dish with a crispy texture and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 lb Carrots Peeled and cut into thick rounds
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For coating carrots
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with plant-based cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pot
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Flat-Bottomed Object

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, add carrots, and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Gently smash each carrot round to about half their original thickness using a flat-bottomed object.
  4. Drizzle smashed carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread the seasoned carrots on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These carrots can be paired with grilled chicken or a salad for a versatile meal option.

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