Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the carrots by peeling and trimming ends, then spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Place each carrot on the baking sheet or a sturdy surface. Gently smash each carrot with a flat spatula or the bottom of a glass until slightly flattened.
- Drizzle the smashed carrots with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Return the smashed carrots to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy around the edges. For extra crunch, broil for last 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
- You can prepare the carrots in advance and re-crisp them in the oven or air fryer before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with seasoning variations such as paprika or cumin for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Smashed
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg