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Brown Butter Roasted Carrots with Pecans

Irresistible Brown Butter Roasted Carrots with Pecans Recipe

Delight your tastebuds with Brown Butter Roasted Carrots with Pecans, a gourmet side dish that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium-sized fresh carrots washed and peeled
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter for browning
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and peel the carrots; cut them into uniform sticks or rounds about an inch thick.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss the carrot pieces with the brown butter, honey, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and browned.
  6. Five minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top to lightly toast them.
  7. Serve immediately drizzled with any remaining brown butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different sweeteners or spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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