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Savory Brown Butter Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme

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A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and fresh thyme. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (700 grams) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or chunks
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel and cut carrots into uniform sticks or chunks about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick. Toss in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then flip or stir for even browning. Roast another 10-15 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
  4. While carrots roast, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  5. Stir honey and fresh thyme into the browned butter.
  6. Once carrots are out of the oven and still hot, transfer them back to the mixing bowl or leave on the baking sheet. Pour the brown butter-honey-thyme mixture over the carrots and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Optional: For extra caramelization, roast the coated carrots for an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Serve warm and adjust salt if needed.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter for better color control. Stir constantly and remove from heat immediately when golden brown to avoid burning. Cut carrots evenly for uniform roasting. Fresh thyme is preferred over dried for brighter flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based butter and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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Keywords: brown butter, honey roasted carrots, thyme, roasted vegetables, easy side dish, savory carrots, healthy side, gluten-free, vegetarian

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