Description
Honey Garlic Butter Carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender carrots glazed in a rich honey garlic butter sauce. Perfectly caramelized and seasoned, these carrots add a sweet and savory touch to any meal, especially during holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds or cut into sticks)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Carrots: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 6–8 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside to prepare for glazing.
- Prepare Glaze: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper into the skillet, mixing well to combine all flavors into a glossy glaze.
- Glaze Carrots: Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the honey garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are beautifully glazed and slightly caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a burst of color and freshness. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- For extra depth, roast the carrots instead of boiling them to enhance their natural sweetness before tossing in the glaze.
- You can also use baby carrots; just adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
