Description
Smashed Carrots are a delightful and healthy side dish that adds a unique twist to your meal with their vibrant color and flavor.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks.
- Boil the carrots in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the carrots and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use a fork or potato masher to gently smash the carrots.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smashed Carrots, Healthy Side Dish, Carrot Recipe