Glazed Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
This recipe provides instructions for making tender roasted carrots coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze made from honey, garlic, and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Place the cut carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- While the carrots roast, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the honey and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- After the carrots have roasted for 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Pour the honey garlic butter glaze over the carrots and toss gently to coat them completely.
- Return the carrots to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For easier cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper before tossing the carrots with oil.
- If you prefer softer carrots, cut them into smaller pieces before roasting.
- To prevent the honey from burning during the final roasting stage, watch the oven closely after the 10-minute mark.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
