Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Carrots Crispy Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots 4.6 (5) 5 Reviews 2 Photos These crispy Parmesan ranch smashed carrots, tender with crispy edges, are a satisfying sweet-salty snack, like a very flavorful French fry. They’re also a great side for burgers or anything off the grill. Serve with extra ranch dressing for dipping if you like. By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on January 8, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 pound baby carrots 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley ranch dressing for dipping (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well. Toss carrots with oil on the prepared baking sheet. Use a heavy bottomed glass or jar to smash the carrots, taking care not to break them fully apart. Top each carrot evenly with Parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with ranch dressing if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 88 Calories 5g Fat 9g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 88 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Sodium 393mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 4g Protein 3g 7% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 107mg 8% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 224mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.