Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans: Easy, Flavorful Side Dish
A delicious and easy side dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the crunch of carrots and green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the green beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Drizzle honey over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and glazed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg