Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans Recipe – Fresh & Flavorful
Honey glazed carrots and green beans is a sweet, buttery, and colorful side dish featuring tender vegetables coated in a light honey-butter glaze. Perfect for holidays or quick family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cups green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp honey
1–2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice or zest (optional)
Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Blanch carrots 3–4 mins in boiling salted water. Add green beans for 2 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, melt butter. Add garlic (if using) and sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, salt, and pepper. Let bubble 1 minute.
- Add veggies. Toss to coat and cook 2–3 mins until glossy and heated through.
- Add lemon juice or zest if desired. Garnish with herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Use maple syrup for vegan version. Add nuts for crunch. Blanch veggies ahead to save time.