Description
Honey garlic butter roasted carrots deliver sweet and savory magic straight from kitchen comfort. Caramelized edges and rich flavors make this simple side dish irresistible for family gatherings and weeknight dinners you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) whole carrots (peeled and trimmed)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra warmth)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Create a luxurious glaze by whisking together melted butter, golden honey, finely chopped garlic, aromatic thyme, smoky paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange the whole carrots on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spread in a single layer for even roasting.
- Generously drizzle the honey garlic butter mixture over the carrots, using your hands or a spatula to massage the glaze, guaranteeing each carrot is thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating the carrots midway through cooking to promote uniform caramelization and tender texture.
- Once the carrots are golden brown, slightly crisp on the edges, and fork-tender, remove from the oven and let rest for a moment.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or additional thyme leaves for a burst of color and herbal freshness, then serve immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Slice carrots uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent burning at the edges.
- Use fresh, high-quality honey for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Adjust roasting time based on carrot thickness; thinner carrots will cook faster and caramelize more quickly.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil or plant-based butter alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg