Description
Crispy Smashed Carrots are roasted until golden at the edges with tender centers, savory parmesan, and simple seasonings that turn an everyday vegetable into a seriously irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
2 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
1. Peel the carrots and trim the ends. Cut any very thick carrots in half crosswise so they cook evenly.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until fork tender but not falling apart. Drain well.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Arrange the carrots on the baking sheet and gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass or a potato masher.
5. Drizzle the carrots with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese.
6. Roast for 22 to 28 minutes, flipping once halfway through if desired, until the edges are crisp and golden.
7. Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and finish with lemon juice if using.
Notes
Dry the carrots well after boiling so they roast instead of steam.
Do not overcrowd the pan or the carrots will soften instead of crisping.
For even more golden edges, use freshly grated parmesan and roast on the center rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: crispy smashed carrots, roasted carrots, carrot side dish, parmesan carrots