Description
Sweet roasted Honey Garlic Butter Carrots elevate simple vegetables into a gourmet side dish. Rich caramelized flavors and golden edges invite you to savor each delicious bite of this easy, elegant vegetable preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), preparing for a flavor-packed roasting adventure.
- Create a luscious glaze by whisking together golden honey, melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and a dash of pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Tumble the carrots into the glossy mixture, ensuring each vegetable is lavishly coated with the aromatic blend.
- Arrange the carrots in a precise, uncrowded layer across a baking sheet, allowing each piece ample space for perfect caramelization.
- Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even browning and achieving a tender, glistening result.
- Once removed, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the carrots, adding a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous brightness just before serving.
Notes
- Select carrots with similar sizes to ensure even roasting and consistent tenderness.
- Use fresh garlic cloves instead of pre-minced for a more robust, authentic flavor profile.
- For a healthier version, substitute butter with olive oil and reduce honey quantity to lower overall calories.
- Transform this dish into a vegan option by replacing butter with coconut oil and using maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg