Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans for a Sweet Crunchy Side

This Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans recipe is a vibrant, nutritious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Vegetables

2 cups Carrots peeled and sliced
2 cups Green Beans trimmed

For the Glaze

2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
3 tablespoons Honey maple syrup can be used for a vegan option
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is preferred

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon can use nutmeg for a different flavor
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg use sparingly
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, optional but recommended

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Mixing Bowl
tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Whisk until well blended.
Add the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans to your glaze in the mixing bowl and toss gently to coat.
Spread the glazed carrots and green beans in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Once roasted, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, toast the spices before adding to the glaze, and remember to store leftovers properly in airtight containers.

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