Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans is a simple vegetable side dish featuring tender carrots and crisp green beans coated in a light honey butter glaze with garlic and a touch of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sliced carrots and cook for 4 minutes.
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Add green beans and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Drain vegetables and transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add carrots and green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in butter.
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Drizzle honey over vegetables and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring gently, until glaze thickens.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and toss lightly.
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Serve warm, spooning extra glaze over the top.