Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans
A delightful side dish featuring the sweetness of carrots and crispness of green beans, enhanced by a honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans with olive oil, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, and the green beans are tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference. For added flavor, consider adding minced garlic or ginger.