Description
Honey garlic butter glazed carrots bring sweet and savory magic to your dinner table. Simple ingredients create a delightful side dish that elevates any meal. You’ll love this easy, flavor-packed recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) carrots, washed and peeled (or unpeeled if preferred)
- ⅓ cup (76 g) butter
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼–½ tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsps (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Trim and slice carrots into uniform thirds.
- Glaze Creation: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, incorporating honey until smooth. Add minced garlic, stirring for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Coating and Seasoning: Toss carrots in the butter-honey mixture, ensuring even coverage. Season with salt and pepper while allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Roasting Process: Spread glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even caramelization and tenderness.
- Finishing Touches: Activate broiler for 2-3 minutes to develop crispy, caramelized edges. Optionally, return roasted carrots to the skillet and simmer in remaining sauce over high heat for an additional 5 minutes to intensify the glaze.
Notes
- Slice Evenly: Cut carrots into uniform thirds to ensure consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Watch Garlic Carefully: Stir garlic for exactly 30 seconds to release flavors without burning, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Spread for Caramelization: Arrange carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet, allowing space between pieces for perfect roasting and crispy edges.
- Broiler Bonus: Use the final 2-3 minutes under the broiler to develop beautiful caramelized edges and enhance natural carrot sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg