Description
A simple recipe for making carrots crispy and flavorful by boiling, smashing, and roasting them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Place carrots in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the carrots well.
- Place the cooked carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use the bottom of a glass or a potato masher to gently smash each carrot until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Do not crush them completely.
- Drizzle the smashed carrots with olive oil.
- Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are brown and crispy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before roasting.
- If your carrots are very thick, you may need to boil them longer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: crispy carrots, smashed carrots, roasted carrots, easy vegetable side, vegan side dish