Boil the carrots

• Bring water to a boil in a pot.
• Add the carrots and boil until softened.

Preheat the oven

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Season and smash

• Place the carrots on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Drizzle with the oil and season with the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
• Using the bottom of a jar or glass, smash each piece of carrot.

Bake

• Bake the carrots until crisp.

Cool and serve

• Let the carrots cool slightly and dig in.