Crispy Parmesan Carrots (Printable View)

Golden parmesan-roasted carrot sticks with crispy herb coating. A tender, savory side dish ready in 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Parmesan Crust

02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/2 cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In another bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
04 - Add coated carrots to the cheese mixture and toss until well covered.
05 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy Parmesan coating creates this incredible crunch that makes you forget you're eating vegetables
  • They're equally good alongside a fancy roast chicken or eaten straight off the baking sheet while no one's watching
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to soggy carrots give them room and they'll reward you with crunch
  • That final broil for 2 to 3 minutes creates restaurant level caramelization but watch it like a hawk because sugar burns fast
03 -
  • The Parmesan mixture can be made in larger batches and stored in your freezer for those weeknights when you need dinner fast
  • If your carrots are particularly thick cut them in half lengthwise first so they cook at the same rate as thinner pieces

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