Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans Recipe
Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans is a delightful side dish featuring fresh carrots and green beans roasted to tender-crisp perfection and coated in a luscious honey, balsamic vinegar, and garlic glaze. This recipe combines natural sweetness with a touch of acidity and herbaceous thyme, creating a flavorful, vibrant, and visually appealing vegetable dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick diagonal pieces
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons good quality honey (e.g., local or wildflower honey)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the stem ends. Peel whole carrots and cut them into roughly 1-inch thick diagonal pieces. If using baby carrots, halve them lengthwise if thick. Ensure the carrots and green beans are about the same size for even cooking.
- Make the Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Coat the Vegetables: Place the carrots and green beans in a large bowl. Pour the honey glaze over them and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the glaze.
- Roast the Vegetables: Spread the glazed vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding; use two sheets if necessary to allow proper circulation and caramelization.
- Roast and Monitor: Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are tender-crisp and green beans remain bright green with a slight snap. Start checking at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Achieve Caramelization: For extra caramelization, broil the vegetables for the last 1-2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning as honey caramelizes quickly under high heat.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the vegetables rest for a couple of minutes to let the glaze thicken. Garnish with chopped parsley or toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust honey and balsamic vinegar amounts to taste depending on sweetness preference.
- Ensure even vegetable sizes for consistent cooking.
- Broil carefully as honey can burn quickly.
- Optional garnishes enhance presentation and add flavor contrast.
- This recipe can be doubled easily by roasting on multiple sheets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Honey glazed carrots, roasted green beans, honey balsamic glaze, roasted vegetables side dish, healthy vegetable recipe
