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Savory Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots: A Must-Try Side Dish
Roasted brown butter honey garlic carrots are the ultimate side dish that will elevate any meal. Cooked to tender perfection in a mouthwatering sauce, these carrots are sure to become a household favorite!
I absolutely adore these classic roasted carrots! They’re an essential addition to your dinner table, alongside other favorites like green beans with bacon, parmesan-roasted cauliflower, and creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes.
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“I made these for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They’re easy to prepare and don’t take much time!” – Karen
A great side dish can truly enhance any dining experience. I’m particularly fond of these carrots because the brown butter glaze elevates their flavor profile significantly! The taste is delightful and pairs well with nearly every main course. Plus, they’re incredibly simple to whip up—deliciousness combined with ease is always a win! Consider serving them alongside this refreshing salad, fluffy rolls, or perfectly roasted asparagus.
Brown butter is simply magical; it enhances everything it touches (have you tried brown butter rice krispies?). Inspired by its rich flavor, I decided to create this vegetable dish featuring the perfect blend of ingredients! After just one attempt at making these carrots, I was thrilled with how they turned out—soft yet slightly crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. My family devoured them before we even sat down together!
Ingredients for Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots
These delectable brown butter honey garlic carrots make an ideal accompaniment for your next meal (if you’re still planning your Easter menu, be sure to add this recipe!). Trust me; you’ll agree that these are some of the best carrots you’ve ever tasted! Check out the recipe card at the end of this post for precise measurements.
- Carrots: You can use large chopped carrots or baby ones.
- Butter: Unsalted butter works best in this recipe.
- Honey: Adds sweetness without overwhelming flavors while enhancing the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- Garlic Cloves: Fresh cloves are preferred; if unavailable, ½ teaspoon minced garlic can substitute one clove.
- Salt & Pepper: Adjust according to personal taste preferences.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley makes an excellent garnish; fresh thyme also complements well.
How To Prepare Perfect Brown Butter Carrots
I love roasting vegetables as it gives them a tender interior while achieving crisp edges. In about 15 minutes you’ll have perfectly roasted caramelized carrot goodness ready as a star attraction on your dinner table!
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Preheat Oven & Prepare Butter: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt unsalted butter while whisking continuously until it becomes frothy and turns golden brown. Stir in honey and minced garlic before removing from heat.
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Toss & Season Carrots: Place cleaned and cut-up large or baby carrots into a large mixing bowl then drizzle prepared sauce over them—toss until evenly coated before spreading onto a baking sheet in one layer seasoned lightly with salt and pepper.
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Bake & Garnish: Bake covered with foil for 10 minutes then remove foil allowing another 5–10 minutes until tender yet caramelized on edges—transfer finished product onto serving platter garnished generously using freshly chopped parsley before serving hot!
Do You Need To Peel Carrots Before Cooking?
You can use either baby or larger whole peeled varieties when preparing this recipe since baby ones come pre-cleaned already! For larger options though peeling isn’t strictly necessary—as long as they’re thoroughly washed/scrubbed free from dirt/debris unpeeled versions remain safe (and tasty) too—but some may find skin has an unpleasant bitter note so feel free based on preference!
Storing Leftovers / Make Ahead Tips
These irresistible brown butter honey garlic glazed delights will likely become staples at every meal you prepare moving forward! Here’s how best store leftovers:
Make Ahead Option: You can prep up-to-three days ahead by cooking according instructions then letting cool completely prior transferring into airtight container stored within refrigerator until ready serve again later reheating gently over medium heat stirring constantly around five minutes till warmed through again enjoying all those wonderful flavors once more!
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1) Preheat oven at 425°F 2) Melt unsalted butter whisking till frothy/brown 3) Add honey/garlic off heat 4) Clean/cut large/baby carrot pieces toss w/sauce spread evenly 5) Cover bake ten mins uncover additional five-ten mins till done 6) Serve garnished w/chopped parsley immediately
Updated April 5th ,2023 | Originally Posted March19th ,2019
Nutritional Information: Calories: 231 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat:16 g | Saturated Fat :10g| Polyunsaturated Fat :1g| Monounsaturated Fat :4g| Trans Fat :1g| Cholesterol :41mg| Sodium :240mg| Potassium :498mg| Fiber :4g| Sugar :16g|
Note: Nutrition values calculated automatically should only serve approximations.
About Alyssa Rivers: Alyssa Rivers is not only authoring ‘The Tried-and-True Cookbook’ but also serves as professional food photographer/recipe developer whose passion shines through her creations featured across platforms like Good Morning America , Today Food , Buzzfeed among others .
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