Name: Roasted Carrots with Fennel-Brown Butter
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds medium carrots, with green tops, if available; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

A pink ceramic plate carrying roasted carrots topped with fennel.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop and food styling by Ali Nardi

Naturally sweet carrots are perfectly balanced by a nutty, fragrant brown butter. If you can't find carrots with tops, substitute 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh parsley.

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