Description
A simple and vibrant side dish where sweet carrots and crisp green beans are coated in a lovely honey-garlic glaze, bringing sunshine to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 lb baby carrots
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley or mint (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add green beans and cook together for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer both to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil or butter.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the drained carrots and green beans, tossing to coat in garlic oil.
- Drizzle with honey and toss for 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and parsley if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking vegetables during blanching to maintain their crispness. Keep garlic from browning, and add honey only after the vegetables are heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, green beans, side dish, vegetables, honey garlic glaze