Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots is a flavorful side dish featuring tender, roasted carrots coated in a rich blend of butter, honey, and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe brings out the natural sweetness of carrots enhanced by savory garlic and a touch of fresh parsley for garnish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these carrots roast to a caramelized perfection with a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, diagonally cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
Sauce
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting the carrots evenly and caramelizing their natural sugars.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent the carrots from sticking during roasting and set it aside.
- Cut Carrots: Cut the carrots diagonally into pieces about 2 to 3 inches long, which allows for even cooking and an attractive presentation.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it’s lightly browned and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Honey: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the honey until the mixture is completely combined, creating a sweet and savory glaze.
- Toss Carrots: Toss the cut carrots in the skillet with the honey garlic butter sauce or transfer them to a mixing bowl and pour the sauce over them. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to coat all the carrots evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared rimmed baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast Carrots: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and nicely browned, stirring or flipping halfway through if desired for even caramelization.
- Transfer and Adjust Seasoning: Remove the roasted carrots from the oven, transfer them to a serving plate, and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the carrots with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor, then serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- You can use baby carrots or regular carrots cut to size depending on your preference.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic when melting in butter — reduce heat if necessary.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the carrots in the oven or microwave before serving.
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