Little G loves carrots and I am always making carrots for him at home. However, as a picky eater, he only likes baby carrots. Come to think about it, everyone loves baby carrots.
Use Baby Carrots or Baby Cut Carrots
There is nothing not to love about mini-sized carrots. Baby carrots or baby cut carrots are just better, such as this amazing and absolutely addictive brown butter garlic honey roasted carrots.
If you use regular carrots, just cut them into smaller pieces or chunks.
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Brown Butter
Now, why brown butter? Well, brown butter is just better. Basically brown butter is butter cooked over over medium heat. As the butter melts, it will begin to foam and turn golden brown in color.
See the above picture of brown butter (image credit: Serious Eat). When the butter is browned, saute some garlic, add the carrots and honey to the skillet.
I finish the dish in the oven by roasting it for 20 minutes, and the end result is this tender, garlicky, buttery, and slightly sweet carrots.
This brown butter garlic honey roasted carrots is becoming my favorite roasted carrot recipes. Serve it as a side dish to almost everything you make and I will assure you that everyone will love it, including the pickiest eaters.
What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?
This meal is best served with a main dish. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe is only 206 calories per serving.
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Brown Butter Garlic Honey Roasted Carrots
Brown Butter Garlic Honey Roasted Carrots – the best roasted carrots ever with lots of garlic, brown butter and honey. SO good!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. (0.4 kg) baby carrots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Heat up an oven-safe skillet and cook the butter on medium heat until it starts to form and turn into golden brown. Add the garlic and quickly saute before adding the carrots. Stir a few times, then add the salt, black pepper, honey and thyme or parsley.
- Transfer the skillet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the carrots become tender. Serve immediately.
Notes
Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
3 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 206Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 40mgSodium 315mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 5gSugar 10gProtein 1g
Mike M
This dish has been a foavorite of the family since I started making them. Have made quite a few times. Even the kids who don’t usually like veggies love them. Made some for my Daughter (just had a baby) and Son-in-law yesterday. Now I’m making another batch today for us.
Btw…I par boil the carrots for about 15 min, making them softer and I think that makes them absorb the flavor more.
Admin
Thanks for trying.
Jenny
I have not had luck making carrots that didn’t just taste like carrots until now. These were delicious and were even eaten by my 10 year old who hides from vegetables. Because I needed the oven for other items as well, I cooked these at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, stirring them twice. Excellent!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Jenny! Awesome that you guys enjoyed my recipe.
Tony
I made this the other day for the first time. Served it to my family and they love it! Can’t wait to make it again.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome thanks for trying my recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Hayley
Has anyone tried making these ahead of time/in a slow cooker? I’d really like to try them for Thanksgiving, but would likely need to make the sauce ahead of time and then let it all cook in a slow cooker…. would this be possible?
Rasa Malaysia
I won’t cook in the slow cooker. This recipe takes very short time to make and can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Barbara
Do you think I could sub brown sugar for the honey. And how much should I use
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can, 1 – 1 1/2 tablespoons honey.
Vana
Is it ok to use salted butter? I plan to cook it as a veggie side dish to go alongside your Ginger Garlic Baked Salmon
Rasa Malaysia
Yes you can. Just cut down the salt or use salt to taste.
Debra Johnson
The print link on the recipe doesnt work,,, was able to copy and paste,, but just letting you know. going to make these this week.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Debra, thanks. We are aware of it as the recipe plugin is causing this issue. We are waiting for it to get fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Rock
Thanks for this post.
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for your comment. :)
tommy
made it it was great thanks i cant seem to print your pages can you help id like to save them thanks
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Tommy, the print page is here: https://rasamalaysia.com/brown-butter-garlic-honey-roasted-carrots/print
Cassidy Taylor Capen
The sauce for these carrots is PHENOMENAL. However, the carrots didn’t really soak up the flavor. I followed the recipe as written above. Ended up just eating a carrot with a spoonful of the sauce each time. Any tips to get them to soak up flavor more?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Cassidy, what I usually do is stir and mix the carrots before serving. You can also do it half way when they are baked in the oven.
Abby
Hi! Wanting to try this recipe but coming along with a chicken recipe. Is it ok to cook last 400? And just leave in a little longer?
Rasa Malaysia
For chicken, you can try this similar recipe: https://rasamalaysia.com/baked-chicken-thighs/