Description
Transform humble carrots into a culinary delight with this Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots recipe. Coated in a sticky, savory-sweet glaze, these carrots are sure to become a favorite side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of carrots
- Unsalted butter
- Honey
- Fresh garlic (3-4 cloves)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Fresh thyme (optional)
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash your carrots thoroughly, peel if using larger ones, and cut them into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced fresh garlic, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Place the prepared carrot pieces into a large mixing bowl and pour the honey garlic butter glaze over them. Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the glazed carrots to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender-crisp and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Ensure not to overcrowd the pan for even roasting. Experiment with different herbs and a touch of acidity for added flavor.