Browned Butter Carrots Recipes

BROWN BUTTER CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• While carrots are cooking (or afterward) place butter in a small sauce pan. Melt over medium heat. Once melted, stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
• Continue to cook butter for 3-5 minutes, stir throughout, until it reaches a deep golden color. Pour over cooked carrots and toss to coat. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

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.

BUTTERY COOKED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.
• Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

BROWN BUTTER ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place peeled and washed carrots in 9x13 baking pan.
• Add butter to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes. Stir often, watching the color of the butter. As soon as the milk solids at the bottom of the pan are just slightly brown, immediately remove from the heat.
• Stir the remaining ingredients into the butter and pour over the carrots. Toss carrots so they are well coated.
• Bake at 400°F for 40-60 minutes, until they are fork tender. Cook time will vary based on the size of the carrots.
• Serve the carrots with an butter from the pan poured over top and garnished with a sprig of thyme.

SLOW-BROWNED CARROTS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel and cut the carrots on the bias into 1/4 inch thick ovals.
• Place the carrots and butter in a large skillet. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the carrots shrink and start to brown, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Season with salt to tast, if using parmigiano-reggiano cheese sprinkle on top and serve immediately.