Description
A delicious and healthier alternative to mashed potatoes, these Parmesan smashed carrots are packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of carrots
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks.
- Boil the carrots in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the carrots and place them on a baking sheet.
- Smash the carrots gently with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Feel free to add other herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg