Description
These honey glazed carrots and green beans are a vibrant, sweet and savory side dish perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals. Fresh vegetables are lightly sautéed and coated in a buttery honey glaze for irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the same pot and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the drained carrots and green beans to the skillet and toss well to coat in the glaze.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and evenly glazed.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the vegetables to maintain a slight crisp texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a slightly different flavor.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
