Description
Sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized, these honey garlic butter roasted carrots are a delicious and easy vegetable side dish ideal for holidays or everyday meals. This honey garlic butter roasted recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Peel and cut the carrots into uniform pieces (sticks or diagonal slices).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Place carrots in a large bowl and toss with the honey garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice (if using).
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use baby carrots for quicker prep.
- For vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based butter and honey with maple syrup.
- Roast at 425°F for crispier edges.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming instead of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg