{"id":"bb5aea74-86d3-4831-9a0b-0588c988a8ed","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bb5aea74-86d3-4831-9a0b-0588c988a8ed","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a64178683/parmesan-ranch-smashed-carrots-recipe/","title":"Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots","description":"Tossed in ranch seasoning and cheese and roasted until crispy on the outside and chewy in the center, these smashed carrots are the must-have spring party app.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 - 8 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT50M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. carrots","item":"carrots","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 tbsp. water","item":"water","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. neutral oil","item":"neutral oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. ranch powder seasoning","item":"ranch powder seasoning","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"1/4 c. finely grated or shredded Parmesan, divided","item":"finely grated or shredded Parmesan","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"Ranch dressing, for serving","item":"Ranch dressing, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°. 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\". When you reach the super-thin carrot ends, discard or reserve for another use.)"},{"number":2,"text":"In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots, water, and salt. Cover with plastic wrap or a heatproof plate and microwave for 3 minutes. 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."},{"number":3,"text":"Drain any remaining water from bowl. Drizzle carrots with oil and gently toss until combined. Add ranch powder and pepper and toss again to coat."},{"number":4,"text":"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 Parmesan."},{"number":5,"text":"Roast carrots until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"If desired, turn on broiler. Broil roasted carrots, watching closely, to get more crispy and blistered on top, 1 to 2 minutes more."},{"number":7,"text":"Transfer carrots to a platter. Top with remaining Parmesan. Serve with ranch dressing alongside."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:58.547815+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:58.547815+00:00"}