Description
These golden, caramelized carrots are sweet, savory, and roasted to tender perfection with honey, butter, and garlic. A vibrant, crowd-pleasing side dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch diagonal pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel carrots and cut into 1 to 1.5-inch diagonal pieces.
- Combine carrots with melted butter, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Toss until carrots are fully coated.
- Spread carrots on a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Remove when tender with caramelized edges.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
Cut carrots into uniform sizes for even cooking. Don’t skimp on the butter and oil—fat helps with caramelization and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American