Description
Tender carrots glazed with golden honey and crisp green beans create a delightful combination that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 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, snapping off the stem ends. If using whole carrots, peel and cut them into roughly 1-inch thick pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots and green beans. Pour the honey glaze over them and toss gently to ensure even coverage.
- Spread the coated vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to ensure proper roasting.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, checking for tenderness as you go.
- For extra caramelization, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Allow the vegetables to rest for a minute before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, consider swapping honey for maple syrup, or adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg