Description
These Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a simple, flavorful side dish combining sweet honey, savory garlic butter, and tender roasted carrots. Ideal for everyday dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, diagonally cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut the carrots diagonally into 2 to 3-inch pieces.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often to avoid burning.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in the honey until well combined.
- Toss the carrots with the honey garlic butter in the skillet or a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer carrots to the prepared baking sheet and spread in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a serving plate.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for variation.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary add flavor depth.
- Baby carrots can be used for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven at 350˚F for 10 minutes or microwave for 1–2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
