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Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites

Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites - A Delightful Healthy Treat

Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites are a delightful, healthy treat that combines savory flavors in a gluten-free, low-carb appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 pound Carrots baby carrots or sliced regular ones into ¾- to 1-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any vegetable oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or adjust if using fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika as a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese or try Asiago, pecorino, or shredded cheddar

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking Tray
  • fork
  • meat mallet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large pot, fill with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and add carrot rounds, boiling until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the carrots in a colander and let them cool for a few minutes.
  4. Place carrots on a baking tray and smash them gently with a fork or meat mallet until flattened but intact.
  5. Drizzle smashed carrots with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each smashed carrot.
  7. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden-brown.
  8. Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure carrot pieces are fork-tender but not mushy for the best texture.

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