Crispy Parmesan Carrots (Cheesy Crust)

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These Crispy Parmesan Carrots are coated in a smoky spice rub and roasted with parmesan cheese to create a crispy cheesy crust...yum!

Course: Side Dish, Sides

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 117kcal

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

▢ 6 medium-large carrots (approx 700 grams)
▢ 70 grams freshly grated parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)
▢ 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
▢ 2 large garlic cloves minced or grated
▢ 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
▢ 1 teaspoon cumin powder
▢ ½ teaspoon chili powder or red pepper flakes (more or less depending how spicy you like it)
▢ Handful fresh parsley finely chopped
▢ Pinch of sea salt

Preheat oven to 200°C/400℉. Prepare carrots by peeling them and slicing them in half lengthways, and then in half again so that each piece has a flat side
In a large bowl, drizzle the olive oil, grated garlic, paprika, cumin, chili, parsley and a pinch of salt. Mix together to create the marinade
Add the carrots to the marinade mixture and toss to combine so that all the carrots are fully coated
Sprinkle a handful of the freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese to a non stick oven dish or baking sheet
Dip the flat sides of the carrots into the remaining grated parmesan cheese and place them cheese facing downwards on the baking sheet.
Repeat with all the carrots and ensure they are placed next to each other in an even layer without any gaps in between them
Roast for 20 -25 minutes, depending on your oven strength. Check the carrots are fully cooked and fork tender by sticking a toothpick or fork inside.
Remove from the oven and using a spatula, immediately flip the carrots over to reveal your beautiful crispy parmesan carrots.
Serve at a delicious table over the holidays or roast dinner with the ultimate meat-free gravy!

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Keywords: parmesan crust, vegetables