Description
Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful vegetable side dish, perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or everyday meals. Combining the natural sweetness of carrots with tender green beans, coated in a luscious honey glaze, this dish is both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups carrots, sliced into rounds or sticks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Wash green beans and carrots thoroughly. Use a vegetable prep tool for quick and even slicing.
- Heat olive oil or melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add green beans and cook for another 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Mix honey with minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the honey mixture over the vegetables, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze slightly thickens and coats the vegetables.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- To prepare ahead, blanch the vegetables and add the honey glaze just before serving.
- Vegan option: replace honey with maple syrup.
- For extra savory flavor, add balsamic vinegar or sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.
- Can be oven-roasted at 400°F with honey and garlic for a different variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg