Description
These Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a delightful side dish that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. The sweetness of honey, the richness of butter, and the savory garlic elevate simple carrots into a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if small)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the Carrots: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add carrots and toss to coat.
- Roast: Spread carrots on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley and thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with red pepper flakes or balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
- Baby carrots can be substituted for whole carrots for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
