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Sticky Garlic Butter Carrots

Tender carrots cooked in garlic butter and honey until glossy, caramelized, and savory-sweet.

Prep10 mins
Cook18 mins
Total28 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Sticky Garlic Butter Carrots

At a Glance

Sticky Garlic Butter Carrots is a 28-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around large carrots, peeled and sliced, butter, olive oil, garlic clove, minced.

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Total time
28 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
large carrots, peeled and sliced, butter, olive oil, garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 piece garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Slice carrots evenly so they cook at the same speed.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add carrots, salt, black pepper, and water.
  4. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until almost tender.
  5. Add garlic and honey. Cook uncovered for 4–5 minutes until glossy and lightly caramelized.
  6. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.

Nutrition Estimate

205 calories
1g protein
21g carbs
13g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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