Description
Roasted carrots in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze, caramelized to perfection for an irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, cut diagonally into 2–3-inch pieces
- 5 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, salt, and pepper, then add the carrot pieces to coat them evenly in the glaze.
- Transfer carrots to a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until they’re fork-tender and lightly caramelized.
- Optional but recommended: switch oven to broil and crisp the edges for 2–3 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If honey isn’t available, skip it and the carrots still taste amazing with just the garlic butter glaze.
- For a more charred edge, broil the carrots a little longer or roast them in a cast-iron skillet.
- Instead of parsley, use scallions or sprinkle some everything-bagel seasoning for a savory twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, bake at 175°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes or reheat in a skillet until warmed through and slightly crisped.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
