Description
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a nutritious and delicious side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a rich honey garlic butter glaze. This recipe celebrates the vibrant colors and flavors of heirloom carrots while providing essential vitamins and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Fresh Whole Carrots
3 tablespoons Unsalted Grass-Fed Butter
2 tablespoons Raw Honey
3 cloves Fresh Garlic (Minced)
1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into even diagonal slices or leave them whole if they are slender
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in honey and minced garlic until you have a fragrant, golden syrup. Pour the mixture over the prepared carrots, toss to coat, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet
- Roast the carrots for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and caramelized. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
For vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter and honey with maple syrup.
Ensure carrots are dry before adding the glaze for better caramelization.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg