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Smashed Carrots
Steamed baby carrots are tossed with olive oil and spices then smashed, topped with parmesan, and baked to crispy perfection. These Smashed Carrots are a delicious alternative to fries!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 37 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 32 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- bowl
- microwave
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and sprinkle half of the parmesan on top. Set aside.
3
Add 1 pound baby carrots and some water to cover in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for ⏱️ 10-12 minutes until they are just fork tender, but not mushy. Drain the carrots from the water and pat dry.
baby carrots1 pound
4
In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika until they're all well coated.
olive oil2 tablespoonsgarlic (, minced)3 clovescoarse salt1 teaspoonpepper1 teaspoonteaspoon smoked paprika1/4
5
Place the carrots on top of the parmesan coated sheet pan a few inches apart.
6
Using the bottom of a glass, smash the carrots to flatten them to about 1/4-inch thick. Then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
7
Transfer to the oven and roast for about ⏱️ 20 minutes or until the cheese is crisp and browned.
8
Garnish with just a touch of finely chopped parsley
Fresh chopped parsley (, for garnish)
9
Serve with a dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
185 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
999 mg
protein Content
6 g
cholesterol Content
16 mg
carbohydrate Content
13 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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