Description
Homemade honey garlic butter roasted carrots deliver a delightful side dish with complex flavor profiles. Caramelized carrots glazed with sweet honey and rich garlic butter will complement any main course perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (1 kg) carrots, washed and peeled (or unpeeled)
- ⅓ cup (75 g) butter
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼–½ tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
- Cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsps fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 425°F (218°C) and shield a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent adhesion and simplify cleanup.
- Carrot Transformation: Cleanse carrots thoroughly, then slice diagonally into uniform 2-inch segments, maintaining skin if desired, to guarantee consistent roasting and optimal caramelization.
- Flavor Infusion: Create a luxurious glaze by gently melting butter, incorporating minced garlic and honey, stirring until the mixture develops a harmonious, aromatic consistency.
- Strategic Placement: Distribute carrot pieces across the prepared baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to facilitate maximum caramelization and even heat distribution.
- Seasoning Symphony: Lavishly coat carrots with the honey-garlic butter blend, ensuring complete coverage, then dust with salt and cracked black pepper, gently tossing to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Roasting Perfection: Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes and rotating carrots midway to achieve golden-brown edges and tender interior.
- Finishing Touch: Extract from the oven once carrots reach a delectable tenderness with crispy, caramelized borders, then immediately adorn with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous accent.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Cut carrots diagonally into 2-inch pieces to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking throughout.
- Watch Caramelization: Space carrots in a single layer to prevent steaming and achieve golden-brown edges with maximum flavor development.
- Control Honey Butter: Melt butter on low heat to prevent burning and create a smooth, fragrant mixture that coats carrots perfectly.
- Enhance Final Touch: Sprinkle fresh parsley right before serving to add a burst of color and bright, fresh flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg