Description
Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans are a deliciously vibrant side dish that perfectly combines the natural sweetness of honey with tender carrots and crisp green beans. This quick and easy recipe adds a delightful touch to any meal, making it ideal for both festive occasions and casual weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a visually stunning dish that will impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp pure honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the carrots, and trimming the green beans.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add carrots first; cook for 5 minutes before adding green beans. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drain vegetables and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add drained carrots and green beans to the skillet; toss to coat in the glaze.
- Serve warm on a platter or individual plates with an optional drizzle of honey on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg