Description
Transform ordinary carrots into a sensational side dish with this Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots recipe. The combination of sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and rich butter creates a flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large carrots (peeled and cut into uniform pieces)
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash your carrots thoroughly and peel them using a vegetable peeler. Trim off the ends and cut them into uniform pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic, honey, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the honey garlic butter glaze over the prepared carrots in a large mixing bowl. Toss the carrots until they are thoroughly coated in the glaze.
- Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast the carrots for 15 minutes, then stir or flip them to ensure even cooking. Return them to the oven and roast for another 10-20 minutes, or until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Once done, remove the carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or thyme if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 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 carrot pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. Adjust sweetness and garlic levels to your taste, and consider adding fresh herbs after roasting for extra flavor.