Description
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are tender, sweet, and savory roasted carrots coated in a luscious honey-garlic butter glaze. This simple yet flavorful side dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, combining the natural sweetness of carrots with the richness of butter and the aromatic punch of garlic, all roasted to caramelized perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and trimmed (whole or halved lengthwise)
Honey Garlic Butter Glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleaning up easier.
- Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots and slice them in half lengthwise if they are thick to ensure even cooking. Pat them dry with a paper towel for better roasting and caramelization.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the butter. Stir in the honey and minced garlic, then season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss to coat: Arrange the carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle half of the honey garlic butter glaze over them. Toss the carrots gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the glaze.
- Roast the carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Roast until the carrots are fork-tender and have a light caramelized color on the edges.
- Glaze and serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle the remaining honey garlic butter glaze over them. Toss gently to coat, garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use whole carrots if they are thin, or halve them lengthwise if they’re thick for more even roasting.
- Use a dairy-free butter alternative to make this recipe vegan.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme enhances the flavor and presentation.
- Make sure to pat the carrots dry before roasting to achieve better caramelization.
