Description
Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans are a vibrant side dish that transforms simple vegetables into a sweet and savory delight. Drenched in a luscious honey glaze, these colorful veggies not only add visual appeal to your plate but also burst with flavor. Perfect for holiday feasts or casual weeknight dinners, this quick recipe is sure to impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, sliced
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
- ? tsp black pepper
- ? tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the carrots and green beans. Peel and slice the carrots into rounds or sticks. Trim the ends of the green beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce, creating a golden glaze.
- Add carrots first; saut? for about 5 minutes until tender. Then add green beans and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until both veggies are well glazed.
- Season with salt and pepper, mixing gently to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining glaze over the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg