Ingredients:
1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into fry-shaped sticks
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut carrots into sticks, about the size of French fries.
3. In a bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
4. Spread carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender with slightly crisp edges.
6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and toss lightly.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (like ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy ketchup).

Tip: For extra crispiness, you can toss the carrots with 1 tbsp cornstarch before roasting.

4. Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for crunch)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp flour (for light coating)
Cooking spray or olive oil drizzle