Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans for Turkey or Prime Rib
A colorful and flavorful side of tender carrots and crisp green beans glazed in a light honey-garlic butter. Sweet, savory, and ready in 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4–5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice, fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Blanch carrots 2–3 minutes in boiling water. Add green beans and blanch 2–3 more minutes.
- Transfer to ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Add vegetables, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Cook 3–5 minutes until glaze thickens and vegetables are glossy.
- Optional: Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap honey with maple syrup for variation. Use frozen green beans if needed. Roast veggies for a different texture.