Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites: Easy and Flavorful Snack Ideas
Delicious and easy to prepare, Crispy Smashed Carrots Bites are the perfect snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the sliced carrots in salt water for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the carrots and let them cool slightly.
- Place the carrots on a baking sheet and using a fork or a potato masher, gently smash them down.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed carrots and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
- Serve warm as a snack.
Notes
- Try adding other spices such as cumin or chili powder for a different flavor.
- For an extra crunch, broil them for a minute at the end of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg