Description
Delicious Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are tender baby carrots coated in a rich, flavorful mixture of garlic, honey, and butter, then oven-roasted to a perfect caramelized finish. This simple side dish pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses and offers a sweet and savory flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 pound baby carrots
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots.
- Prepare Carrots: Rinse the baby carrots under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat gently to avoid burning.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, infusing the butter with garlic flavor.
- Mix Honey: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the honey thoroughly to create a sweet garlic butter sauce.
- Arrange Carrots: Spread the baby carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet for even roasting.
- Coat Carrots: Pour the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over the carrots, ensuring each carrot is well coated.
- Season: Sprinkle the carrots with salt and black pepper to enhance the overall flavor.
- Roast: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are tender and have a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Cool: Remove the carrots from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots as a perfect side dish to your meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before roasting.
- Ensure carrots are spread out in a single layer for even roasting and caramelization.
- Use unsalted butter if you want better control over the saltiness.
- Baby carrots can be substituted with sliced regular carrots if preferred, but adjust roasting time accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
