Description
Sweet, glossy, and tender—these Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans make the perfect quick holiday side with honey, balsamic, and thyme.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces or halved if baby carrots)
1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed, vibrant green)
3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado/neutral oil)
3 tablespoons honey (preferably local or wildflower)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: chopped parsley or toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and prep vegetables, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking.
3. In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Toss vegetables in glaze until evenly coated.
5. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet without crowding.
6. Roast for 20–25 minutes until carrots are tender and green beans are crisp-tender.
7. For deeper caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.
8. Let rest a few minutes before serving and optionally garnish.
Notes
Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
Adjust glaze for sweetness or acidity.
Broiling enhances caramelization—watch closely.
Make vegan by replacing honey with maple syrup or agave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg