These aren’t your average roasted carrots! Melt in Your Mouth Roasted Carrots are buttery and caramelized around the edges, but so tender in the center they practically melt on your fork.
Carrots, chicken broth, butter and herbs are all you need for the best vegetable side dish!
The secret is a melting technique much like braising meats and once you roast carrots this way, you’ll never go back. These are the most buttery, delicious carrots I’ve ever made. In fact, at our house, we call them, Melting Carrots!
Months ago The Kitchn published a “Melting Carrots” post where they use a specific melting vegetable technique: large carrot pieces roasted in butter, then broth is added so just like tender meat dishes you end up braising the veggies until extremely tender. Like, fall apart tender. It’s so good!
What are Melting Carrots?
If you haven’t heard of melting carrots yet, get ready to fall in love. Melting carrots are exactly what they sound like — carrots roasted in butter until they’re so fork-tender they practically melt in your mouth.
They’re roasted cut-side down in a hot buttery pan until caramelized on the bottom, then finished in a savory garlic-thyme pan sauce that thickens up and clings to every piece. The result is a carrot side dish unlike anything you’ve had before, rich, tender, and just a little bit fancy without any extra effort.
Why You’ll Love This Roasted Carrot Recipe
- They’re unbelievably tender. These carrots roast low and slow in butter until they’re soft enough to cut with a fork.
- The sauce is everything. That garlic-thyme pan sauce thickens up and coats every carrot in rich, buttery flavor.
- They’re simple to make. One pan, a handful of ingredients, and very little hands-on
This quick and easy Ham Lemon Orzo with Parmesan and Peas is the perfect weeknight dinner. Bright and full of flavor, it comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
It’s a one-pan meal that feels fresh and satisfying without any extra effort. Add it to you list of the best leftover ham recipes!
Our lemon orzo recipe became such a reader favorite that we had to make a heartier version for those who want a little more to dig into. This lemon orzo with peas and ham has all the bright flavor you love, with tender carrots and little bites of savory ham mixed in. Easter always means ham at our house, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the leftovers.
Ingredients For Ham Lemon Orzo
This quick weeknight pasta comes together with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Each one adds its own layer of flavor! From the savory ham to the bright lemon zest and creamy Parmesan. Here’s what you’ll need to make this cozy dinner:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Helps toast the orzo and adds richness.
- Orzo Pasta: A small pasta that cooks to al dente quickly and soaks up flavor beautifully.
- Garlic: Adds depth and savory aroma.
- Chicken Broth: Infuses the orzo with flavor as it cooks.
- Fresh Thyme: Brings a subtle earthy note that pairs perfectly with ham and lemon.
- Lemon Zest: Adds a bright citrus punch.
- Lemon Juice: Enhances freshness and balances the richness.
- Ham: Savory, salty flavor that makes this meal hearty.
- Steamed Carrots: Add color and a touch of sweetness.
- Peas: Bring texture and a pop of spring flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds creaminess and salty depth.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season to taste.
Every ingredient plays its part in creating the perfect balance of creamy and comforting. Keep them on hand! Once you’ve made this once, you’ll want to whip it up again and again.
Peas Pro Tip!
Did you know you don’t have to cook frozen peas at all? They’ve already been cooked so just place them in a bowl of lukewarm water and then drain. Add those bright, fresh peas to any dish!
These garlic roasted carrots are caramelized carrots with slightly crisp edges cooked in a garlic honey butter sauce. This carrot side dish will steal the show on your plate.
Garlic Roasted Carrots
Who would have thought to combine Sriracha, garlic, honey, and pepper with carrots?
Rebecca Lindamood of Foodie with Family, that’s who. Rebecca’s new cookbook, The Ultimate Guide To Vegetable Side Dishes is truly the ultimate guide and it’s perfect for all your holiday dinners too. If you haven’t already, you will want to get this in your hands just as soon as possible.
One of my favorite perks to food blogging is getting my hands on the latest cookbooks before they’re released. And this is one that I’ve been impatient to finally have at my fingertips! This book is crammed with wonderful vegetable recipes that go beyond simply simmering them in a pot.
Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
My family loves almost every sweet and spicy flavor combination, so these honey garlic roasted carrots were an easy first choice to try from Rebecca’s cookbook. I wasn’t wrong, every last carrot was devoured.
I love the smell of the fresh sweet carrots that are available at Farmer’s Markets right now. But don’t worry. Even the blandest grocery store carrot can taste great when it’s drenched in this Garlic Butter glaze and roasted.
This easy side dish recipe uses a simple cooking method and supporting ingredients to enhance every bit of flavor in the carrots.
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This easy and delicious recipe combines the savory flavors of cheese and basil with roasted vegetables for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Perfect for those end of summer veggies!
One of the hardest parts about cooking dinner during the summer is always turning on the oven. No one wants to do it. Am I right? I totally understand and I hear you, I do, but now I’m going to ask you to do just that because this cheesy basil vegetables side dish is so worth it. Roasted vegetables always are.
We had a few veggies that needed to be used up, but more importantly our basil was in it’s last few days of life and so I thought I would try my hand at a quick and easy veggie dish that you all can serve. We looooooved it.
How to Make Roasted Summer Vegetables Video
This is so easy and you can definitely use fresh or dried basil which means that this recipe is one you can make all year round. I know your guests will love it once Thanksgiving hits too. I know, let’s not even talk about that yet, but it’s true. It will be here before we know it!
Ingredients for Roasted Summer Veggies
Roasted vegetables are my favorite kind of vegetables! And keeping them simple is the best way to go. All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this tasty vegetables side dish. Here is what you need:
- Vegetables: Carrots, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash
- Cheese: Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
- Flavor: Basil and Garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Cheesy Basil Roasted Vegetables
Your first step will be to slice up your veggies, then toss them with the rest of the ingredients saving a little of the basil and cheeses for later. Then roast it all up in the oven. The last few minutes top with the additional cheese and then sprinkle the last of the basil on before serving. If it’s winter and you don’t have fresh basil you can garnish with a little parsley. Booyah!
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Elevate your vegetable game with these delicious honey roasted carrots with garlic butter. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they make the perfect side dish for any meal.
They are the new favorite in our house and even the kids can’t get enough of them!
Other than salad, mashed potatoes, or sweet potatoes I never know what in the heck to do for delicious side dishes. Those three all have great recipes and variations out there, but don’t you ever want something else for a veggie?
My mom used to make creamed carrots for Sunday dinners and while I’m totally wondering why I haven’t posted that recipe yet I do have one for honey roasted carrots today. They are simple enough to make for a quick weeknight meal but fancy enough to be a side dish for a holiday feast.
The biggest reasons I love this recipe is, A. it’s crazy easy, and B. you can actually prep everything including partially roasting the carrots in the morning and then finish them off before everyone arrives. Just make sure you don’t overcook them because no one wants bitter carrots.
What Do I Need to Make Oven Roasted Carrots?
Carrots are a great vegetable! They are budget-friendly, kid-friendly, and they will last in the refrigerator for weeks. You only need a few ingredients for this honey roasted carrots recipe. Here is your shopping list…
- Baby Carrots: whole carrots can also be used if desired
- Olive Oil: neutral flavor is perfect for roasting
- Kosher Salt: adds flavor
- Black Pepper: adds flavor
- Butter: adds richness and helps the carrots get golden roasted
- Garlic: adds flavor
- Honey: adds natural sweetness, maple syrup could also be used
- Lemon Flaked Salt: regular flaked sea salt will work great as well
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Honey Glazed Carrots in the Oven
This recipe is super easy and comes together in less than 30 minutes. And most of the time time is just roasting the carrots in the oven. Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness and is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this classic vegetable. Here are the steps:
- Boil: Place the carrots in a large pot of boiling water and boil them until almost tender. Drain the carrots.
- Preheat: While the carrots are boiling, set the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Toss: Add the olive oil, salt and pepper to the carrots and toss to coat.
- Roast: Place the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and put them in the preheated