Description
Roasted Carrots with Honey Herb Butter is a delightful side dish that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. These vibrant, golden-orange carrots are caramelized to perfection and glazed with a sweet, buttery mixture infused with fresh herbs like thyme and parsley. Simple to prepare, this dish adds a burst of color and flavor to any dinner table, making it ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium-sized fresh carrots
- 3 tbsp pure honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, minced
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots; cut them into uniform sticks or rounds.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in honey, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- On a lined baking sheet, toss the carrot pieces with the honey herb butter until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze over the roasted carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg