Best Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots

These smashed carrots are tossed in ranch powder seasoning and Parmesan, then roasted until crispy on the outside but still soft and chewy in the center. Perfect as a spring snack or appetizer.

By Delish

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Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots
• 1 Tbsp water
• 0.25 tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp neutral oil
• 2 Tbsp ranch powder seasoning
• 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan
• 0.25 cup Parmesan
• 0 ranch dressing

Instructions

1. Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Peel carrots, then cut crosswise into 1/2"-thick coins. For best results, the diameter of the coins should be between 3/4" and 1/2". Discard or reserve the super-thin carrot ends for another use.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots, water, and salt. Cover with plastic wrap or a heatproof plate and microwave for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from microwave; stir carrots, recover, and microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring between each, until carrots are very tender, 2 to 4 minutes more.
4. Drain any remaining water from the bowl. Drizzle carrots with oil and gently toss until combined.
5. Add ranch powder and pepper to the carrots and toss again to coat.
6. Spread carrots cut side down on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a measuring cup or the bottom of a drinking glass, carefully smash each carrot round out to 1/4" thick. Sprinkle with about three-quarters of the Parmesan.
7. Roast carrots until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
8. If desired, turn on the broiler. Broil roasted carrots, watching closely, to get more crispy and blistered on top, 1 to 2 minutes more.
9. Transfer carrots to a platter. Top with remaining Parmesan.
10. Serve with ranch dressing alongside.