Description
Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a sweet, tender, and fragrant side dish perfect for elevating your holiday dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg