Oven-Baked Crispy Parmesan Carrots
Crunchy carrots tossed in a Calabrian chili and basil marinade, baked until crispy on the bottom with parmesan, are an easy vegetable appetizer the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Servings: 4
- 4-5 large Carrots, peeled
- 1 - 1.5 cups Parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Chopped Calabrian Chili Peppers
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Slice the carrots into 2-3 thin strips lengthwise, then chop horizontally into 2-3" bite-sized pieces.
- Place the sliced carrots in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, chopped Calabrian chilis, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan to a nonstick baking pan.
- Dip the bottoms of the marinated carrots in the remaining grated parmesan, then place on the baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until the edges are golden and cheese is crispy. Let rest at least 5 minutes before enjoying!