Description
Smashed Carrots are a delicious and flavorful side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with seasonings and a unique smashing technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into even-sized pieces.
- Boil the carrots in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Drain the carrots and place them on a baking sheet.
- Using a fork or a potato masher, gently smash each carrot piece.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before baking.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smashed Carrots, Carrot Recipe, Side Dish, Healthy Carrots