GOLDEN DELICIOUSNESS. Garlic butter roasted carrots will go flying off the table! They are the perfect side dish! Glazed with a simple yet irresistible garlic honey butter sauce that pairs well with just about any kind of protein you like. I love serving it up with my homemade roasted chicken for weeknight dinners but also with a holiday turkey. That makes these roasted carrots ideal for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. And the best part is that this recipe only requires a handful of simple ingredients – most of which I’m willing to bet you’ve already got in the pantry or refrigerator. If you need a last-minute side dish for the holidays, these are quick, easy, and economical to make for a large crowd. And how good would garlic butter roasted carrots be at Easter? I would add these to any and all holiday menus stat.
What do you need to make garlic butter roasted carrots?
Carrots: You can use rainbow carrots (tri-colored carrots) or regular orange carrots for this recipe. Feel free to peel the carrots, or if you would like to cook them peel-on, I suggest running the carrots under cold water and giving them a good scrub. Dry the carrots on a paper towel. You don’t want all that added moisture in the garlic butter sauce! Baby carrots will work, too; just keep a close eye on them, as they may be done a little sooner.Butter: I prefer to use salted butter for this recipe (since we’ll be adding salt anyway!) I usually buy organic salted butter from Costco and use that in both baking and cooking recipes. A recipe is rarely made without salt, and salted butter works well in just about everything! Plant-based butter would work well for this recipe too.Minced Garlic: I like to use fresh garlic cloves and run it through my garlic press. You could also use store-bought minced garlic that comes in a jar.Honey: Use any honey you like -wildflower, clover, or even orange blossom! All work well here. For those who can’t have honey, you could swap it for maple syrup instead.Smoked paprika: This is that special little ingredient that sets this recipe apart from all the other garlic butter carrot recipes out there. Though such a small quantity, the smoked paprika adds a nice smoky little flavor to the background. I use only a 1/4 teaspoon, but you could certainly double the quantity if you want the smoky flavor to be more pronounced.Chopped parsley: the fresh parsley gives the carrots a little color and brightens up the flavor. We add this on just before serving. Feel free to sprinkle in a little fresh thyme as well.
How to make the best garlic butter roasted carrots:
Other vegetable sides to serve for Easter:
Crunchy Asparagus Orzo Salad with Lemon Shallot DressingBubbly Cheesy Cauliflower CasseroleThe Best Garlic Butter Brussels SproutsHow to Make Roasted Sweet PotatoesSeriously Amazing Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
If you have unsalted butter, just add another 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon of salt to preference!
