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Glazed Garlic Roasted Carrots

Glazed Garlic Roasted Carrots

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Glazed Garlic Roasted Carrots make the perfect side dish.  The sophisticated garlic flavor combined with the subtle sweetness of the glaze is sure to please even the pickiest vegetable eater.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flake (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • colander
  • cookie sheet
  • serving dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Rinse the carrots in a colander and set aside to drain.
  4. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.  When the butter is melted, stir in the Olive Oil, add the garlic, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.  Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Add the honey, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.  Stir the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
  6. Add the carrots to a large mixing bowl, and add the prepared sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined.
  7. Transfer the carrots to the baking sheet.  Roast for 15 minutes. Gently stir the carrots through the sauce on the baking sheet, then continue to roast for an additional 10 minutes until soft and lightly charred on the edges.  Remove from oven, stir the carrots through any remaining sauce, and transfer to a serving plate.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.