Smashed Carrots Recipe
Smashed Carrots are tender carrots that are cooked until soft, gently “smashed” to flatten slightly, and then roasted until crisp around the edges. Seasoned with cheese (often Parmesan), spices, oil, and sometimes herbs, they make a crunchy, flavourful side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50-60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Any
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Carrots:
- Baby carrots or regular carrots, peeled if desired
Olive Oil Mixture:
- Olive oil or another oil of choice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Herbs (optional, like flat‑leaf parsley or thyme)
- Seasoning blends (optional, like ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to about 200‑220°C (≈ 400‑425°F).
- Cook Carrots: Steam, boil, or microwave‑steam carrots until fork‑tender.
- Prepare Carrots: Drain and let cool slightly. Line a baking sheet and arrange carrots in a single layer.
- Smash Carrots: Gently flatten each carrot with a glass or jar.
- Season: Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, garlic, and other seasonings. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
- Roast: Roast in the oven until golden‑brown and crisp, flipping once during cooking.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh herbs, additional cheese, or salt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 150 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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