Smashed Carrots: Easy and Flavorful Side Dish with Turkey Bacon
These smashed carrots bring a delightful and savory flavor to your meal, enhanced with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Place the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While carrots are baking, chop the turkey bacon and cook in a skillet until crispy.
- Once the carrots are done, smash them lightly with a fork.
- Top with the crispy turkey bacon and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some garlic powder on the carrots before baking.
- Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for an extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Smashed Carrots, Side Dish, Turkey Bacon