Description
A simple yet delicious side dish with sweet baby carrots, savory garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the baby carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from the oven; gently smash each carrot with the back of a fork.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and Parmesan cheese over the smashed carrots.
- Return to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a bit of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the oil when tossing the carrots. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg