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Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots

A simple side that features caramelized carrots with nutty brown butter and sweet honey for a delightful flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces Cut evenly for consistent cooking.
  • 1/2 cup butter Unsalted helps control salt.
  • 3 tablespoons honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped Fresh garlic provides bigger flavor.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Season according to preference.
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish Optional 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, stirring constantly until it turns a warm golden brown and smells nutty.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the honey and chopped garlic, allowing the garlic to bloom in the warm butter.
  4. Peel and cut the carrots into 2-inch pieces, then toss them in the honey-garlic butter until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and cover with foil.
Cooking
  1. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove the foil to allow the edges to caramelize.
  2. Continue roasting for an additional 5-10 minutes until the carrots are tender and have golden, slightly crisp edges.
  3. Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and scatter chopped parsley on top before serving warm.

Notes

Use pre-peeled baby carrots for faster prep. If garlic burns, remove from heat sooner and stir in honey off the heat. Simple variations include adding a pinch of smoked paprika or thyme for extra flavor.