Smashed Roasted Carrots with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Twist
Discover a delicious twist to your regular roasted carrots by smashing them and adding turkey bacon for an extra layer of flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetable
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 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 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and trim the carrots, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the carrots are roasting, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Then chop it into pieces.
- After the carrots are done, remove them from the oven and smash each carrot with a fork.
- Sprinkle the chopped turkey bacon and parsley on top of the smashed carrots before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- You can substitute regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Smashed Roasted Carrots, Turkey Bacon, Side Dish