Honey Roasted Carrots
Servings 6 servings
Calories 244kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots peeled and cut on the bias
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (Light butter oil and butter combination works)
- 1/4 cup honey plus additional for drizzling for serving
- 4 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel carrots, removing steam and root. Cut them on the bias into 2 inch pieces.
- In a cast iron skillet or similar ovenproof skillet melt together butter with honey and minced garlic. Cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes, stirring continually.
- To the skillet, add carrots, turning to coat on all sides with honey butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place into the oven roasting uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender and starting to caramelize and brown. Stir halfway through roasting.
- At the end of cooking, you can broil to brown further to your taste.
- Transfer to a platter or serving dish then drizzle with additional honey and serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 25845IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg