Smashed carrots: an original idea for cooking a familiar vegetable

If it's no surprise that the appetizer "Smashed Cucumbers" is no longer a staple, "Smashed Carrots" can be a real discovery for everyone who wants to try something new and add bright colors to their diet.

The allrecipes blog shared how to make Smashed Carrots on Instagram. It turns out to be an extremely tasty dish that looks very interesting.

Ingredients

• Baby carrots - 500 g
• Water - ½ cup
• Olive oil - 1 tbsp
• Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ cup
• Ranch seasoning - 2 tsp.
• Parsley - 1 tbsp.

Method of preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees and cover a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Place the carrots in a microwave-safe container with a lid. Cover with water and microwave for 8-10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Drain well after cooking.

3. Place the carrots on a baking sheet and press down with the bottom of a glass. Brush with olive oil.

4. Sprinkle each carrot evenly with Parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning.

5. Bake in a preheated oven until crispy and golden brown around the edges for 20-25 minutes.

6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with ranch dressing if desired.