Description
These Smoky Paprika Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a flavorful and easy side dish. Roasting brings out the carrots’ natural sweetness, complemented by a smoky paprika, garlic, and honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) Carrots, peeled and cut into 5 cm sticks
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey
- 1 tsp (2 g) Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2 g) Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp (1 g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Tbsp (15 g) Toasted Almond Slivers
- 1 Tbsp (5 g) Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Glaze: Combine butter, oil, garlic, honey, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Coat Carrots: Toss carrots with half of the glaze.
- First Roast: Spread carrots on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Glaze and Continue: Toss with remaining glaze and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Check for Tenderness: Carrots are done when tender and caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a platter, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with almonds and parsley.
Notes
For optimal caramelization, ensure carrots are in a single layer on the baking sheet. Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg