Description
These crispy smashed carrot bites are a flavorful and easy appetizer or side dish. The carrots are roasted until tender, then smashed and topped with a savory Parmesan garlic mixture for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Carrots: Toss the carrot rounds with olive oil, spread them on the baking sheet, and roast for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Smash Carrots: Remove from the oven, gently smash each carrot round with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
- Season Carrots: Sprinkle Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the smashed carrots.
- Final Bake: Return the carrots to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasonings to your preference by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- For extra crispiness, broil the carrots for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg