Description
Delight your taste buds with these Glazed Roasted Carrots, a simple yet flavorful side dish that brightens any meal. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots with rich garlic butter and honey, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Easy to prepare, these tender and vibrant carrots are ideal for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. With minimal prep time, you can impress your family or guests with this nutritious and eye-catching addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, diagonally cut into 2–3 inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic; cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in honey.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the carrots with the garlic butter mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for about 22-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg