Description
Succulent honey garlic butter roasted carrots elevate simple vegetables into a culinary masterpiece with rich, golden flavors. Sweet and savory notes dance across each caramelized slice, promising a delightful side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) baby carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Transform your kitchen into a cozy roasting haven by positioning the oven rack in the center and heating to 400°F (200°C), while lining a spacious baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure effortless cleanup.
- Inspect the carrots, meticulously trimming any uneven edges of baby carrots or carefully peeling and slicing regular carrots into uniform sticks that promise consistent roasting.
- Craft a luscious glaze by whisking melted butter with golden honey, minced garlic, and fragrant thyme, then season the mixture with a delicate balance of salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Arrange the carrots on the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer that allows each piece to caramelize beautifully, then generously drizzle the honey garlic butter mixture, gently tossing to ensure every carrot is luxuriously coated.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the carrots to roast for 25-30 minutes, transforming from raw to gloriously caramelized; midway through cooking, rotate the pan and gently stir to guarantee even browning and tender textures.
- Once roasted to perfection, extract the carrots from the oven, letting them rest momentarily before scattering fresh parsley across the top for a vibrant finishing touch, then serve immediately while still warm and irresistibly aromatic.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying honey quantity, catering to different taste preferences without compromising the dish’s core flavor profile.
- Choose organic carrots for enhanced natural sweetness and more robust nutritional benefits, especially when roasting.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like rosemary or sage instead of thyme to create unique flavor variations while maintaining the recipe’s essence.
- Consider using coconut oil or plant-based butter for vegan adaptations, ensuring the dish remains deliciously compatible with diverse dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg