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Savory Brown Butter Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring caramelized carrots roasted with nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and fresh thyme for a cozy, savory-sweet flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel and cut carrots into uniform sticks or rounds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and brown it until golden with nutty aroma (about 4–5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves into the browned butter.
  6. Add honey to the brown butter mixture and stir until smooth and glossy.
  7. Place carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle the brown butter honey thyme sauce over them. Toss lightly to coat.
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are tender with caramelized edges.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Use medium heat and watch the butter carefully to avoid burning. Flip carrots halfway through roasting for even caramelization. Fresh thyme is preferred for best flavor. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine and honey with maple syrup.

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Keywords: brown butter, honey roasted carrots, thyme, easy side dish, roasted vegetables, savory sweet carrots, quick carrot recipe

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