Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots (Print-Friendly Version)

Savor honey garlic butter roasted carrots, featuring a bright glaze and fresh thyme—a spring and Easter favorite among carrot side dishes. The caramelized, buttery flavor makes this veggie side one to keep handy.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

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01 - 1 pound baby carrots, peeled or unpeeled
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Spread baby carrots evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Drizzle the honey garlic butter glaze over the carrots and toss well to ensure even coating.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the carrots are tender and beginning to caramelize.
06 - Remove from the oven. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm as a side.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For uniform caramelization, rotate the carrots halfway through roasting.