Description
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots bursting with flavor from sweet honey, savory garlic, and rich butter. A quick and comforting side dish that is sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) carrots, preferably with tops (trimmed to 1 inch)
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (63g) honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and peel your carrots, leaving a bit of the tops if you’re using carrots with greens for a rustic presentation. Pat the carrots completely dry to encourage better caramelization. For carrots thicker than ½ inch, slice them lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
- Step 2: Season The Carrots In a large bowl, toss the prepared carrots with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Transfer them to a large baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer with space between each carrot. This spacing is crucial for proper roasting rather than steaming.
- Step 3: Begin Roasting Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. While the carrots begin cooking, prepare the honey garlic mixture by combining the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter with honey, minced garlic, and thyme in a small bowl, whisking until well incorporated.
- Step 4: Apply The Glaze After the initial 15 minutes of roasting, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the honey garlic mixture over the partially roasted carrots, then use tongs to gently turn the carrots, ensuring they’re evenly coated with the glaze. The pan will be hot, so be careful!
- Step 5: Complete Roasting And Serve Return the carrots to the oven and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until they’re fork-tender and beautifully caramelized. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of your carrots. Once done, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining glaze from the pan, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired to brighten the flavors.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound of carrots
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 455mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg