Smashed Carrots: The Best Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Deliciously smashed carrots with a savory turkey bacon twist that will impress anyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into large chunks.
- Boil the carrot chunks in salted water for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the carrots and return them to the pot.
- Smash the carrots gently with a fork or a potato masher.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces.
- Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped turkey bacon to the smashed carrots and mix well.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices according to your taste.
- These smashed carrots are great as a side dish for any meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg