Irresistible Smashed Carrots: A Flavorful Delight Awaits!
Irresistible Smashed Carrots are a delicious and flavorful side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of carrots
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks.
- Boil the carrots in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the carrots and place them on a baking sheet.
- Smash the carrots gently with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a drizzle of honey before baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg