I cannot believe I am saying this about veggies but ever since discovering the magic of roasting them, I often imagine them saying to me “Courtney, could you, pretty please bake me? I promise I will be your forever best friend.” And not surprisingly while I was looking through my massive homemade cookbook for a side dish to go along with the main meal I found another roasted veggie recipe calling my name. I, of course, reacted to its cry lol.

Although, I do admit I can be particular about what veggie to roast because I’m not a huge fan of most vegetables. However, one of the few veggies I do like are carrots. I also love butter and garlic being baked together, and this roasted carrot recipe has a fantastic combination of all four. I hope you enjoy this recipe just as much as I did! 🙂

What is your favorite go-to veggie to roast?

GARLIC BUTTER ROASTED CARROTS

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, diagonally cut into about 2 to 3-inch pieces
Five tbsp butter
Four garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (Optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425F.

2. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease it with cooking spray; set aside. Cut up the carrots and set aside.

3. Melt butter over medium heat in a medium, or large nonstick skillet or pan. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. DO NOT burn the garlic.

4. Toss the carrots in a large mixing bowl. Next, add garlic butter mixture, pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined. Transfer carrots to previously prepared baking sheet. Arrange in one layer and bake for 22 to 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Recipe adapted from Diethood