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Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots

This deliciously simple side dish highlights the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with rich brown butter and a hint of garlic, finished with a sweet honey-garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large carrots Peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • 4 tbsp butter Browned for depth of flavor.
  • 3 tbsp honey Enhances sweetness and caramelization.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced for flavor.
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 2 tbsp parsley Chopped for garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add the butter and cook over medium-high heat, whisking until the butter becomes frothy and brown.
  3. Once browned, remove from heat and stir in honey and minced garlic.
  4. In a large bowl, add the peeled and cut carrots, then drizzle the honey-garlic sauce over them.
  5. Toss the carrots until evenly coated and spread them onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique twist.