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Honey Butter Roasted Carrots

Honey Butter Roasted Carrots is made with carrots, honey, and dried thyme.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
9 listed

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Estimating…
SidesAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Sides
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Get to know the ingredients

carrots (peeled and sliced diagonally)

In the method: When slicing peeled carrots, rotate your knife so the cuts are diagonal (to increase the surface area that'll be roasting) and make each cut about 1 inch apart.

kosher salt

In the method: Add oil, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder.

dried thyme

In the method: Add oil, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 lbs. carrots (peeled and sliced diagonally)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 tsp garlic powder (can substitute with 2 cloves minced garlic)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 Tbsp butter (sliced into tablespoon sized slices)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 - 3 Tbsp honey; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.

How to make it

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Make room for Honey Butter Roasted Carrots

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Pour over roasted carrots and toss to combine.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, baking sheet, and saucepan. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

What happens at the end?

Pour over roasted carrots and toss to combine.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thechunkychef.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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