Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots (about 2 bunches), peeled (optional), green stems trimmed to 1/2 inch, and wispy carrot tips removed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, flat-leaf parsley, chives, chervil, or tarragon

Method

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  • Place the carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat.
  • Roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until a knife easily pierces the carrots, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • (Smaller carrots will cook in less time.)
  • Remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the herbed mustard-butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until foaming.
  • Add the mustard and stir to combine.
  • Add the roasted carrots and herbs and toss to coat the carrots in the butter mixture.
  • Season with salt and pepper as needed.