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Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots

These roasted carrots are caramelized with brown butter and flavored with honey and garlic for a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal.
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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
  • 2 pounds large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces Use firm carrots for best roast.
  • 1/2 cup butter Unsalted butter helps control salt.
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped Fresh garlic = bigger flavor.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet for easy cleanup.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, watching closely as it foams and turns golden with a nutty aroma—this is the browned butter.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the honey and chopped garlic. The sauce will thin at first, then slightly thicken as it cools. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt.
  4. Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Toss them in a large bowl.
  5. Pour the brown butter honey garlic sauce over the carrots and toss them until they are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 10 minutes covered. Then remove the foil and bake for another 5–10 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
  2. Look for golden tips and test with a fork to ensure they slide in easily.
  3. Transfer the carrots to a warm serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

To save time, cut carrots evenly so they roast in the same time. If garlic burns, stir it into the sauce off the heat to mellow the flavor. For a savory twist, add a pinch of smoked paprika or thyme.