Description
Prepare simple, flavorful roasted carrots coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze. This recipe yields tender carrots with slightly caramelized edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the cut carrots in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the honey garlic butter mixture over the carrots. Toss well until all the carrots are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary for better caramelization.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing them halfway through the cooking time. The carrots are done when they are tender when pierced with a fork and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, you can briefly place the carrots under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- If your carrots are very thick, cut them smaller or increase the roasting time by 5 minutes.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30