Description
Honey garlic butter glazed carrots bring elegance to simple vegetable sides with their irresistible sweet and savory profile. Caramelized edges and glossy sheen make these carrots a delightful companion for any main course, promising a memorable culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) carrots, washed and peeled (or unpeeled if preferred)
- ⅓ cup (76 grams) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning:
- ¼–½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 pinch black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly spraying a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Carefully trim and slice carrots into uniform thirds, ensuring consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Create a luxurious glaze by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat, then gently incorporating honey until smooth and integrated.
- Introduce minced garlic to the butter-honey mixture, stirring continuously for roughly 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors and prevent burning.
- Carefully transfer carrots into the skillet, coating them evenly with the glossy glaze and seasoning with salt and pepper while allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Arrange the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out to promote even roasting and caramelization.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, checking periodically to ensure carrots become tender but retain a slight crispness.
- Activate the broiler for a final 2-3 minutes to develop beautifully caramelized edges and enhance the vegetable’s natural sweetness.
- Optional: For an intensified glaze, briefly return roasted carrots to the skillet and simmer in remaining sauce over high heat for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- Unleash a burst of sweet and savory flavors with this simple yet impressive carrot side dish that transforms ordinary vegetables into a gourmet experience.
- Cutting carrots into equal thirds ensures even cooking, preventing some pieces from being undercooked or overly charred.
- Melting honey and butter together creates a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully during roasting, enhancing the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- Broiling for a few extra minutes adds a delightful crispy exterior and rich caramelized edges that elevate the dish’s texture and appearance.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor, and don’t be afraid to adjust the honey-to-butter ratio to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the carrots at their peak crispness and flavor, making them a perfect accompaniment to roasted meats or as a standalone vegetable side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg