Honey Glazed Carrots Green Beans
A vibrant and sweet side dish featuring tender green beans and carrots glazed with a luscious honey sauce, perfect for complementing any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes, then add the green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until both are tender-crisp.
- Drain and immediately rinse the vegetables under cold water to stop cooking; set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add the drained carrots and green beans to the skillet.
- Drizzle honey over the vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are glazed and heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using, toss to combine, then remove from heat.
- Serve warm as a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Notes
For added crunch, sprinkle toasted almonds or pecans on top just before serving.
Find it online: https://momsgate.com/honey-glazed-carrots-green-beans/