Crispy Smashed Carrot Bites
A delicious and healthy snack made from smashed and baked carrots that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Carrots, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash, peel, and slice the carrots into thick rounds.
- Boil the carrot rounds in water for about 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the carrots and ensure they are well-drained.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the drained carrots in a single layer.
- Gently smash each carrot round with a masher or fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and slightly caramelized.
- If using, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the carrots during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
Pairs well with dips like hummus or ranch dressing. Customize seasonings based on taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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