Description
Sweet and savory, these honey glazed carrots and green beans are an uplifting side dish that brings color and top-notch flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, sliced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Introduce the trimmed green beans into the skillet and continue cooking until both vegetables are tender but still slightly crunchy, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Drizzle the honey over the vegetables and stir gently to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, toast some nuts and sprinkle on top before serving. Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg