Description
A delightful side dish featuring tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and garlic, offering a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil for a vegan option)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the carrots by washing, peeling, and cutting them into uniform sizes.
- Make the honey garlic butter by melting butter in a saucepan, adding garlic, and then stirring in honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the carrot pieces with the honey garlic butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Roast the carrots on a prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
These carrots can be made ahead; simply store in the fridge until ready to roast. They pair well with various proteins and can be reheated easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg