Description
A delightful twist on traditional carrots, transformed into a crispy, flavorful side dish that impresses every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs organic carrots
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, cutting them into approximately 3-inch pieces.
- In a large pot, boil enough water to cover the carrots and cook them for about 10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the carrots and smash each one using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin; toss lightly to coat.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Ensure even spacing on the baking sheet to avoid steaming. Adjust seasonings according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrots, side dish, vegan, healthy, roasted
