Description
A delicious side dish featuring sweet honey-glazed carrots and crisp green beans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
- 1 pound (454 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and trim the green beans. Peel and cut carrots into roughly 1-inch diagonal pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots and green beans. Pour the glaze over the vegetables and toss gently until coated.
- Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness; carrots should be tender and green beans remaining bright.
- Optional: Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 1-2 minutes, then serve and garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds.
Notes
Pairs well with proteins or grains, and can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg