Description
These Crispy Parmesan Carrots are the perfect side dish, bringing a delightful crunch and savory flavor to any meal. Roasted until tender and then generously coated in Parmesan cheese, these carrots are a simple yet elegant way to elevate your dinner.
Ingredients
6 medium-large carrots (approx 700 grams)
2.4oz (70g) freshly grated parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves minced or grated
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon chili powder or red pepper flakes (more or less depending how spicy you like it)
Handful fresh parsley finely chopped
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Peel and halve the carrots lengthwise, then halve them again to create flat sides.
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, parsley, and salt.
Toss the carrots in this marinade until fully coated.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese onto a non-stick baking sheet.
Dip the flat sides of the carrots into the remaining cheese and place them cheese-side down on the sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
Flip the carrots over and serve immediately.
Notes
Cut the Carrots Evenly: Ensure that your carrot slices are roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.
Don’t Overcook: Keep an eye on the carrots during the final roasting stage, as the Parmesan can burn quickly.
Use Freshly Grated Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts and crisps up much better than pre-shredded varieties.
Serve Immediately: Crispy Parmesan Carrots are best served fresh out of the oven, when the Parmesan is at its crispiest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 5g