Description
Sweet and savory honey garlic butter roasted carrots that are tender and caramelized, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the butter, honey, and minced garlic. Microwave for about 20-30 seconds until melted, then stir well.
- Toss the carrots in the honey garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, turning halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
You can prep the carrots and the glaze a day in advance and store them separately in the fridge. For variations, try maple syrup instead of honey or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg