Honey Roasted Carrots

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These Honey Roasted Carrots are a simple yet flavorful Thanksgiving side dish that combines sweet and savory notes. Carrots are sautéed with butter, olive oil, garlic, and thyme, then finished with honey and roasted until tender and caramelized. The recipe serves six and can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword carrots, Christmas, honey, oven roasted, Thanksgiving

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 175kcal

Author Laura

Ingredients

1 lb carrots peeled and cut into diagonal 1” pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
3 cloves garlic minced
3 Tbsp honey
fresh parsley optional or garnish

Instructions

If cooking this dish the same day, preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 Tbsp of butter over medium heat.
Add the carrots and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme.
Sauté the carrots in the skillet, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes. The carrots will get a blistered look to them
Add the fresh minced garlic and honey. Sauté for one minute.
Transfer to a 9 x 9 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter, cut into 4 pads.
At this point, you can allow the dish to cool slightly and refrigerate until the next day. Or if eating the same day, place the baking dish into the center rack of the oven for about 20-30 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
Garnish with fresh parsley before sering if desired. This recipe will serve 6 with a small serving or 4 with a large serving.

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