Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans Recipe
This Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors perfectly complementing tender roasted vegetables. Featuring crisp-tender green beans and sweet carrots, all coated in a luscious honey and butter glaze, this side dish is easy to make and ideal for holiday dinners or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 4 cups green beans, trimmed
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables to tender and slightly caramelized perfection.
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the peeled carrot sticks and trimmed green beans on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- Roast the vegetables: Spread the vegetables in a single layer and roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and the green beans are crisp-tender.
- Make the honey butter glaze: While the vegetables roast, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the honey until blended and warm through, then remove from heat.
- Toss vegetables with glaze: Once the vegetables are roasted, transfer them to a serving bowl and pour the honey butter glaze over the top. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve warm: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired, then serve immediately as a sweet and savory side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a sprinkle of fresh thyme to the glaze.
- Ensure vegetables are cut to similar sizes for even roasting.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, honey glazed green beans, roasted vegetables, side dish, easy vegetable recipe
