Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe with Fresh Green Beans
A sweet and savory one-pan side dish of tender carrots and green beans glazed with honey, garlic, and butter. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: lemon juice, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs
Instructions
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Peel and slice carrots. Trim green beans.
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Blanch carrots in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add carrots and green beans. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Drizzle in honey and stir to glaze. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice or herbs.
Notes
Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
Don’t overcook green beans—keep them crisp-tender.
Garnish with fresh herbs for color and flavor.