Description
A vibrant side dish featuring roasted carrots and green beans with a sweet and savory honey glaze.
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 oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim green beans, and prepare carrots by peeling and slicing into uniform pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to make the glaze.
- Coat the prepared vegetables with the honey glaze in a large bowl.
- Spread the glazed vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking for tenderness.
- For added caramelization, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of roasting time.
- Let the vegetables rest briefly before serving, garnished with parsley or sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and adjust the sweetness of the glaze as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, roasted vegetables, side dish, green beans, honey recipe
