Roasted Parmesan Carrots

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley (1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish))
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Carrots (1 pound, peeled and sliced into sticks)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
3. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and golden brown, stirring once halfway through.
5. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
6. Serve hot as a side dish.