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Flavorful Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe with Brown Butter and Dill

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A simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots glazed with nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and fresh dill. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds carrots (about 700 grams), peeled and cut into evenly sized sticks or rounds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (55 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Peel and cut the carrots into sticks about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick. Toss them in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the carrots out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast the carrots for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through to brown on all sides. Check tenderness with a fork.
  5. While the carrots roast, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning.
  6. Off the heat, stir honey and lemon zest into the browned butter until smooth and glossy.
  7. Transfer the roasted carrots back to the mixing bowl. Pour the warm brown butter and honey glaze over them, add fresh dill, and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra dill or a twist of black pepper.

Notes

If carrots roast too quickly and start to burn, lower oven temperature by 25°F and increase cooking time slightly. Stir butter constantly when browning to prevent burning. Use fresh dill for best flavor; dried dill can be substituted sparingly. For dairy-free, use vegan butter or olive oil and replace honey with maple syrup.

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