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Sweet and Savory Roasted Carrots with Honey Garlic Butter

Sweet and Savory Roasted Carrots with Honey Garlic Butter

120kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
A delightful side dish featuring baby carrots roasted with honey garlic butter, perfect for any occasion.
Servings 4 servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Carrots
  • 1 lb baby carrots or regular carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Honey Garlic Butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey for sweetness
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional for warmth

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Method

How to Make Sweet and Savory Roasted Carrots
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss baby carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  5. Whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, thyme, and paprika in a small bowl.
  6. Drizzle honey garlic butter over roasted carrots and toss gently to coat.
  7. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories120kcalCarbohydrates16gProtein1gFat6gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol15mgSodium180mgPotassium300mgFiber3gSugar4gVitamin A200IUVitamin C8mgCalcium3mgIron4mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for extra flavor.

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