Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

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Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

Sweet and savory honey garlic butter roasted carrots caramelize to golden perfection, creating a restaurant-quality side dish that turns simple carrots into irresistible comfort food.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dish, Vegetable Recipes

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 185

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 lbs Baby carrots or regular carrots Peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
2 tablespoon Olive oil Helps carrots caramelize evenly
½ teaspoon Salt Enhances natural sweetness
¼ teaspoon Black pepper For subtle heat
4 tablespoon Butter Melted for glaze base
3 tablespoon Honey Adds natural sweetness
4 cloves Garlic Minced finely
1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves Adds herbal aroma
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

Large rimmed baking sheet For even roasting
Parchment paper or silicone mat Prevents sticking and eases cleanup
Small mixing bowl To combine honey garlic butter glaze
Pastry brush For glazing halfway through roasting
Sharp knife For cutting carrots into uniform sticks

Method

Set oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
Peel and cut carrots; pat dry for better caramelization.
Combine melted butter, honey, garlic, and thyme in bowl.
Mix carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the glaze.
Bake for 15 minutes; flip and brush with remaining glaze.
Cook another 10–15 minutes until golden and tender.
Sprinkle parsley and serve warm with extra glaze drizzle.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used