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Savory Brown Butter Glazed Carrots Recipe with Fresh Thyme

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) fresh carrots, peeled and cut into uniform sticks or rounds
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut 1 pound (450g) of carrots into even sticks or rounds about ½-inch thick. Set aside.
  2. In a medium to large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons (57g) of unsalted butter. Stir gently as the butter foams and turns golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  3. Return pan to medium-low heat. Add 1 clove minced garlic and 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add prepared carrots to the pan and stir to coat with the brown butter and thyme mixture. Pour in ¼ cup (60ml) water or vegetable broth. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Cover the pan and steam the carrots for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm.
  6. Remove lid, sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over carrots, increase heat to medium-high. Stir frequently to coat carrots in the thickened butter glaze as liquid evaporates, about 3 to 5 minutes, until shiny and caramelized.
  7. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with extra fresh thyme sprigs.

Notes

Use Kerrygold butter for best browning results. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and add a splash of lemon juice after cooking. Cut carrots uniformly for even cooking. Watch butter carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.

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