Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
A simple recipe for tender, caramelized roasted carrots coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze. This side dish works well for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the cut carrots in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the butter mixture over the carrots and toss well until every piece is evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overlap them.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, you can briefly place the carrots under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- If your carrots are very thick, cut them into smaller pieces so they cook evenly with the glaze.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15