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Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously sweet and savory Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots make a perfect side dish. Tender roasted carrots are coated in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce, then roasted to caramelized perfection. Finished with fresh parsley, this recipe is simple, quick, and sure to impress at any meal.

Ingredients

Carrots

  • 2 pounds carrots (washed and peeled, or unpeeled)

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more for seasoning)
  • 1 pinch black pepper (cracked)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray and set aside to prepare for roasting the carrots.
  2. Prep Carrots: Trim the ends off the carrots and cut them into thirds to ensure even cooking and easy roasting.
  3. Make Honey Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Pour in honey and stir continuously until the honey completely melts through the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring to combine well.
  4. Coat Carrots: Add the cut carrots to the pan with the sauce. Toss the carrots in the honey garlic butter mixture and let the sauce thicken for about one minute while mixing. Season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the coated carrots onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Toss them around to evenly coat with the sauce and ensure even roasting.
  6. Roast Carrots: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and cooked through. Then broil or grill them on high heat for 2-3 minutes to crisp and char the edges slightly for extra flavor.
  7. Optional Glazing: For a thicker glaze, transfer the carrots back to the skillet and simmer over high heat for 5 minutes. This step intensifies the sauce and creates a beautiful glaze coating.
  8. Final Seasoning and Garnish: Adjust salt and pepper seasoning if needed. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the roasted carrots for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
  9. Serve: Arrange the glazed roasted carrots onto a serving platter and enjoy this flavorful side dish as part of any meal.

Notes

  • You can leave the carrots unpeeled for a rustic texture and extra nutrients, just be sure to wash them thoroughly.
  • Broiling at the end crisps and chars the carrots, adding wonderful flavor contrast. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • The optional glazing step thickens the sauce and intensifies flavor—highly recommended if you prefer a stickier coating.
  • This recipe works well with baby carrots too, just adjust roasting time slightly depending on size.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes roasting + 3 minutes broiling + 5 minutes optional simmering
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/honey-garlic-butter-roasted-carrots-recipe/