Browned Butter Roasted Carrots Food

BROWNED BUTTER ROASTED CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place carrots on a standard size baking sheet.
• In a small heavy-bottom stainless saucepan set over medium-low heat, add the butter. Once melted begin whisking constantly. The butter will begin to foam, then the bubbles will widen and dissipate. Continue whisking until you begin to see small brown flecks form at the bottom of the pan and it will smell nutty. This generally takes about 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, taking care not to burn the butter.
• Pour into a small mixing bowl. Whisk with maple syrup and salt.
• Drizzle over the carrots and toss to coat. Place in the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes. Check the carrots around the 20-minute mark with a fork to see if they are tender. Continue baking as needed (the thicker carrots will need longer).
• Remove from the oven and serve warm.

BROWNED BUTTER CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut carrots in half lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces (cut any thick pieces in half lengthwise). In 12-inch or larger skillet, cook butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown. Add carrots, salt and pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until carrots are tender.
• Pour water into skillet. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are glazed and most of liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Garnish with thyme.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH FENNEL-BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Trim carrot tops and coarsely chop. Measure out 2 Tbsp. carrot tops and set aside; reserve any remaining carrot tops for another use. Peel carrots, slice in half lengthwise, then cut into 2" pieces.
• Toss carrots with oil, sugar, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer and roast carrots, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized, 25-35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, lightly crush fennel seeds using a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy pan. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then stir in crushed seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until foam subsides and butter becomes fragrant, nutty, and golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Transfer butter mixture to a medium bowl.
• Once carrots are roasted, add them to butter mixture and toss to coat. Add lemon juice and toss to coat. Serve carrots topped with reserved carrot tops.