Description
Honey garlic butter roasted carrots are a delightful side dish that transforms ordinary carrots into sweet, caramelized bites bursting with flavor. The combination of honey, garlic, and butter creates a rich glaze that enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots. This easy-to-make recipe not only elevates everyday meals but also impresses at dinner parties and holiday gatherings. Perfectly roasted until tender, these vibrant carrots will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch sticks
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Stir in honey and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss carrot sticks in a mixing bowl with the honey garlic butter glaze until evenly coated.
- Spread carrots on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg