Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a simple yet flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Tender roasted carrots are coated in a rich garlic butter and honey sauce, creating a sweet and savory glaze. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers a deliciously caramelized vegetable dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of mains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 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 (220˚C) to prepare for roasting the carrots.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent the carrots from sticking during roasting.
- Cut Carrots: Peel and diagonally slice the carrots into pieces about 2 to 3 inches long and set them aside.
- Cook Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes until the garlic is lightly browned but not burnt.
- Add Honey: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the honey until the sauce is well combined.
- Toss Carrots with Sauce: Add the carrot pieces to the skillet or a mixing bowl, pour the garlic butter honey sauce over them, season with salt and pepper, and toss until all carrots are evenly coated.
- Arrange and Roast: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving plate, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when cooking; stir frequently and watch closely.
- For a stronger honey flavor, you can drizzle a little more honey over the finished carrots before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven.
- Use fresh parsley for best garnish flavor and appearance.
- Carrots can be peeled or scrubbed clean depending on preference; peeling gives a smoother texture.
