Description
A delightful side dish that marries sweetness and savoriness, featuring tender carrots and crisp green beans coated in a luscious honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 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: fresh parsley or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the green beans and slice the carrots.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; whisk until emulsified.
- Toss the carrot pieces and green beans in the honey glaze until generously coated.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness at 20 minutes.
- If desired, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the edges.
- Let the vegetables rest for a minute before garnishing with parsley or sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or mix in nuts for crunch. Ensure vegetables are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg