These Ranch Smashed Carrots have the natural sweetness of carrots with the savory zing of ranch! They are seriously addicting!!
Preheat oven to 400F. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in baby carrots and cook until tender. Drain then transfer the cooked carrots to a medium bowl.
To the mixing bowl, carefully add olive oil and sprinkle the ranch seasoning, then toss everything together thoroughly to ensure each carrots are coated perfectly.
Transfer carrots to a baking sheet then smash each carrot with the bottom of a cup or mason jar.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy flipping halfway through.
Serve these Ranch Smashed Carrots as a snack or appetizer with a side of ranch for dipping! Or serve them as a side dish with your favorite proteins like chicken, steak, or pork chops!
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