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Savory Brown Butter Glazed Carrots with Fresh Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring tender carrots glazed in nutty brown butter and fresh thyme, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut 1 pound (450 g) of carrots into sticks or rounds about ½ inch thick, keeping pieces uniform for even cooking.
  2. Place 4 tablespoons (56 g) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Let it melt and start to foam, then brown for 3-5 minutes until nutty aroma and golden-brown color appear.
  3. Stir in 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves once the butter is browned. Remove pan from heat briefly if butter starts to smoke.
  4. Add the prepared carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them in the brown butter and thyme. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional), ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the carrots. Stir well and cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes to thicken the glaze.
  6. Remove pan from heat and drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice over the carrots, tossing gently.
  7. Transfer glazed carrots to a serving dish and serve warm.

Notes

Watch the butter closely to avoid burning; swirl pan gently and remove from heat if it starts to smoke. Stir carrots gently to avoid breaking them. If needed, cook carrots in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine.

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