Fill a deep pan half ways with water and heat with a medium-high heat

Meanwhile, peel the carrots, rinse under cold water and pat dry

Cut each carrot into diagonal slices that are 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick

Thinly slice 5 cloves of garlic

When the water comes to a boil, add the slices of carrot into the pan, once it comes back to a boil, cook between 9 to 10 minutes, or until you can pierce the carrots with a toothpick and there is some resistance, then drain into a colander and rinse under cold water, transfer into a dishcloth and gently pat dry

Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the sliced garlic and mix with the olive oil, after 1 minute add in the carrots, mix together and cook for 10 minutes or until the carrots are lightly sauteed, then turn off the heat, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika, a pinch of sea salt & black pepper, mix together

Transfer into a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!