Description
A comforting side dish of roasted carrots, infused with honey, garlic, and butter, perfect for any family gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, stirring until mixed.
- Add the carrot sticks to the bowl and toss them until coated in the marinade.
- Spread the carrots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving warm.
Notes
For a zesty kick, add lemon juice or swap honey for maple syrup. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg