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Savory Brown Butter Honey Glazed Baby Carrots with Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring baby carrots glazed in nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and fresh thyme, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound baby carrots (450 grams), peeled if not pre-peeled
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for finishing
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup water or vegetable broth (60 ml)
  • Optional: orange zest
  • Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound (450 grams) of baby carrots under cold water. Peel if needed. Pat dry thoroughly.
  2. Place 4 tablespoons (56 grams) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Watch closely as the butter melts, foams, and then starts to turn a warm golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-6 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, mixing well to combine with the brown butter.
  4. Add the baby carrots to the skillet. Toss them gently in the butter-honey mixture so each carrot is coated. Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) water or vegetable broth to help steam the carrots. Cover the pan with a lid.
  5. Let the carrots cook, covered, for about 10-12 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking. The carrots should become tender but still have a slight bite.
  6. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium, and cook off any remaining liquid for a couple of minutes while stirring, allowing the glaze to thicken and stick to the carrots.
  7. Season with about ½ teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra thyme sprigs or a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If butter browns too fast, lower heat immediately and stir. For a shinier glaze, add a teaspoon of olive oil with the butter. Use ghee for lactose-free option. Maple syrup can substitute honey. Reheat gently to preserve texture and flavor.

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Keywords: brown butter, honey glazed carrots, baby carrots, thyme, easy side dish, quick recipe, savory carrots, healthy side

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