Brown Butter Carrots

One simple step easily transforms ordinary carrots into something truly extraordinary. Brown butter is nutty and rich and excellent with sweet carrots.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Keyword baby carrots, brown butter, butter, side dishes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 115kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound baby carrots
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh chives or parsley for serving optional

Instructions

Blanch the carrots in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns from golden brown to deep brown, watching closely and shaking the pan to keep the butter moving.
Remove the pan from the heat, add the carrots and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Top with chives or parsley, if using, and serve.

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