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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe

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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are an easy and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Tender baby carrots are coated in a rich garlic butter mixture with dried parsley and roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and enhance their flavor. This simple recipe uses either fresh or defrosted frozen carrots and pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes.

Ingredients

Carrots

  • 1 kilogram frozen baby carrots, defrosted for one hour (or fresh baby carrots blanched for 3 minutes)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 1/3 cup salted butter, melted (if using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon salt after melting)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for roasting the carrots.
  2. Prepare Carrots: Place the defrosted or blanched baby carrots in a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish or equivalent size, spreading them evenly.
  3. Mix Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. If you used unsalted butter, mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt now.
  4. Coat Carrots: Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the carrots. Toss well within the baking dish to ensure all carrots are coated with the flavorful butter mixture.
  5. Roast: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes, or until the carrots are just barely fork-tender.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Once roasted, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh, vibrant touch.

Notes

  • You can use fresh baby carrots if you prefer, but blanch them in boiling water for about 3 minutes to ensure tender results.
  • If using unsalted butter, don’t forget to add a pinch of salt for flavor balance.
  • For a vegan version, substitute the butter with vegan butter or olive oil.
  • Be careful not to overcook the carrots to keep them tender but still slightly firm.
  • Fresh parsley garnish adds color and freshness but is optional.

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