Description
Smashed Carrots are a delightful and flavorful twist on traditional carrot dishes, offering a unique texture and taste that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks.
- Boil the carrots in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Drain the carrots and place them on a baking sheet.
- Using a fork or potato masher, gently smash the carrots to flatten them slightly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs of your choice.
- These can be served as a side dish or as a topping for salads.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg