Description
Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans is a quick and flavorful side dish combining tender green beans and vibrant carrots tossed in a luscious natural honey glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes, this nutritious and visually stunning dish adds sweetness and color to any meal, complementing a variety of main courses seamlessly.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- Fresh carrots: 4 medium, peeled and sliced into sticks or rounds
- Green beans: 12 oz, trimmed
Honey Glaze
- Pure honey (natural): 3 tbsp
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Fresh garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Apple cider vinegar (natural): 1 tbsp
- Sea salt: 1/2 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and trim the green beans by removing their ends. Peel and slice the carrots into even-sized sticks or rounds to ensure uniform cooking and texture.
- Blanch the Vegetables: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and blanch for about 3 minutes. Add the green beans and blanch both vegetables together for an additional 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the vegetables to an ice bath to stop the cooking and preserve their vibrant color and crunch.
- Make the Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, combine pure honey (natural), olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar (natural), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well until smooth and glossy.
- Sauté the Vegetables and Glaze: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the drained carrots and green beans, then pour the honey glaze over them. Toss gently and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are warm, well-coated, and the glaze has thickened slightly.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the glazed vegetables to a serving dish. Garnish as desired and enjoy fresh and warm to fully appreciate the texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Slice carrots evenly to ensure uniform cooking and texture.
- Use an ice bath after blanching to lock in color and crunch.
- Cook the glaze over medium heat to avoid burning the honey’s sugars.
- Use fresh garlic and high-quality pure honey (natural) for the best taste.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; sauté in batches if necessary to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey glazed carrots, green beans side dish, quick vegetable side, healthy side dish, easy weeknight recipe
