Description
A delightful and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots, perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots (or regular carrots, peeled and cut into chunks)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the unsalted butter, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until melted and well mixed.
- Toss the baby carrots with the melted honey garlic butter mixture until coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, shaking the pan halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley or thyme before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the butter in advance and storing in the fridge. Leftovers can be stored up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg