Description
These Smashed Carrots are a delightful side dish with a crispy edge and a tender interior, seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika, then roasted to perfection. A simple yet flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Baby Carrots:
1 pound baby carrots
Olive Oil Mixture:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
Fresh parsley chopped for garnish, lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Boil Carrots:
- Smash Carrots:
- Roast Carrots:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Boil baby carrots in salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and place on a baking sheet.
Gently flatten each carrot using a fork or glass. Drizzle with olive oil mixture.
Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with honey or sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
- Great as a side for grilled meats or vegetarian meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
