Description
A delicious and colorful side dish featuring the natural sweetness of carrots and the crispness of green beans, enhanced by a honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, sliced or baby carrots
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: Chopped fresh parsley or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the green beans and prepare the carrots.
- Whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the honey glaze over the carrots and green beans and toss to coat.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes for doneness.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for caramelization, watching closely.
- Rest the vegetables for a minute before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider incorporating chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. Adjust honey for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrots, green beans, honey glaze, side dish, vegetarian