Description
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots bring sweet and savory magic to your dinner table with minimal effort. Roasting these tender carrots creates a delightful side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pound carrots
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
- Set an oven rack in the center position and preheat to 425°F for perfect caramelization of the carrots.
- Melt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until completely liquefied.
- Add 2 tablespoons honey and 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Introduce 2 pounds of peeled and cut carrots to the skillet, tossing gently to ensure each piece gets coated with the honey garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the carrots, mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated 425°F oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
- Check carrots for tenderness by piercing with a fork – they should be soft but not mushy.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let carrots rest for 2-3 minutes to absorb remaining sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving to add a bright, fresh element to the dish.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized carrots with similar thickness to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on carrot size, checking tenderness with a fork after 20 minutes.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Chop garlic finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent burning during high-heat roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 6.3 g
- Sodium: 198 mg
- Fat: 9.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg