Ingredients
– 2 pounds Medium carrots Provides natural sweetness and texture
– 3 cloves Minced garlic Adds depth and aroma to the glaze
– 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter Enhances richness and helps caramelize
– 1 1/2 tablespoons Honey Creates the sweet glaze
– 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Balances the sweetness
Instructions
1-In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2-Remove from heat and whisk in the honey to form the glaze, which adds that sweet and savory carrots magic.
3-Drizzle half of the honey-garlic glaze over the carrots, toss to coat evenly, and season with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4-Spread the carrots in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes.
5-Remove from the oven, toss the carrots, and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes until they are tender and browned.
6-Finally, drizzle the remaining glaze over the carrots, add the lemon juice, and toss again before transferring to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves if desired.
Last Step:
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⏲️ Peel and chop carrots up to a day ahead; store in airtight container refrigerated.
🥡 Leftovers keep well up to five days refrigerated in airtight container.
🔥 Roasting caramelizes sugars, enhancing natural sweetness while garlic adds savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 11.6 g
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
- Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 1.6 g