Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites: The Easy, Flavor-Packed Snack You’ll Love
A delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines the sweetness of carrots with a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chopped carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and starting to brown.
- Remove from the oven and gently smash each carrot piece with a fork.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until crispy.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling Parmesan cheese on top before the final bake.
- These can be served with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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