Ingredients
– 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into uniform 2-inch pieces
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Instructions
1-Place the carrots in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until fork-tender, then drain and let cool slightly.
2-Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
3-In a bowl, mix the carrots with ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper. Spread the carrots evenly on the baking sheet without touching each other.
4-Smash each carrot piece with the flat bottom of a glass or jar to create a flat surface.
5-Roast for 20 minutes, then flip the carrots and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes until crispy and caramelized. Remove from the oven and optionally sprinkle with extra parmesan and flake salt.
Last Step:
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🔥 For extra crispiness, place the carrots under the broiler briefly.
🍽 To prevent sticking when smashing, spray the bottom of the glass or cover it with parchment paper.
⏲ Allow carrots to cool slightly before smashing and avoid overcooking during boiling to keep them firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 7 mg