Description
Honey garlic butter roasted carrots bring sweet and savory magic to your dinner table. Golden caramelized edges and rich flavors make this simple side dish irresistible for hungry diners seeking delightful vegetable comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs / 680 g whole carrots (peeled and trimmed)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme (or fresh thyme for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp paprika (optional, for extra warmth)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and minimal mess.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk melted butter, honey, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper into a vibrant, aromatic coating that will transform ordinary carrots into a culinary masterpiece.
- Carrot Arrangement: Distribute whole carrots across the prepared baking sheet in a single, spacious layer to ensure optimal roasting and caramelization.
- Flavor Infusion: Cascade the honey garlic butter mixture over the carrots, massaging the glaze thoroughly to guarantee each vegetable is lavishly embraced by the rich, complex flavors.
- Roasting Process: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing carrots to transform for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior with a tender, succulent interior.
- Final Touches: Extract the roasted carrots from the oven when they display a gorgeous caramelized finish and can be easily pierced with a fork, then let them rest momentarily to settle their intense flavors.
- Presentation: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or thyme leaves over the carrots, adding a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous brightness before serving these aromatic, gleaming vegetables while they’re piping hot.
Notes
- Ensure Even Coating: Massage the honey garlic butter mixture thoroughly onto each carrot to guarantee maximum flavor absorption and uniform caramelization.
- Control Roasting Temperature: Watch carrots closely during the 25-30 minute roasting period to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown edges without drying out.
- Optimize Vegetable Selection: Choose medium-sized, fresh carrots with similar thickness for consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap butter with olive oil for vegan version or use low-sodium alternatives to reduce salt content for heart-healthy diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg