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Swede Dish Brown Butter Dill–Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Cuisine: ,
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Dietary: Vegetables, Roots + Plant Forward
Description

A beautifully simple Swedish-inspired side dish featuring caramelized carrots and parsnips roasted until golden, then finished with nutty brown butter, fresh dill, and a touch of lemon. Cozy, bright, and deeply aromatic, this dish brings Nordic freshness to your Thanksgiving or winter feast.

Ingredients
    Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into batons or wedges
  • 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into batons or wedges
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
  • ½ tsp dried thyme (optional: or caraway seeds)
    • Brown Butter Dill Finish
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp 1–2 fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 Lemon Zested
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
  • Pinch of allspice or nutmeg (optional: Swede Dish touch)
Instructions
    1. Roast the Carrots & Parsnips
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. 2
    Toss carrots and parsnips with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional thyme.
  3. 3
    Spread on a baking sheet, cut-side down for best browning.
  4. 4
    Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until deeply golden and caramelized.
    5. 2. Make the Brown Butter
  5. 5
    In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Continue cooking until butter foams and turns deep golden brown with a nutty aroma.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat.
  8. 8
    Stir in dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice (if using).
  9. 9
    Add optional allspice or nutmeg for warmth.
    10. 3. Combine
  10. 10
    Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving bowl or platter.
  11. 11
    Drizzle warm brown butter mixture over top.
  12. 12
    Toss gently to coat.
  13. 13
    Adjust seasoning with additional salt, lemon, or dill.
    14. 4. Swede Dish Finish
  14. 14
    Garnish with:
  15. 15
    fresh dill fronds
  16. 16
    micro lemon zest
  17. 17
    crack of white pepper
  18. 18
    Serve warm.
Keywords: swede dish roasted carrots, brown butter carrots parsnips, dill roasted vegetables, nordic thanksgiving sides, scandinavian roasted root vegetables, holiday vegetable sides, brown butter dill glaze, cozy winter side dish, swedish american recipe, roasted carrots for thanksgiving
Read it online: https://swededish.com/recipe/swede-dish-brown-butter-dill-roasted-carrots-parsnips/
Abby Phillips
Foodie + Boy Mom