Name: Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Fresh Carrots (1 pound): Choose firm, brightly colored carrots. Baby carrots are convenient, but whole carrots, peeled and sliced, offer a more robust carrot flavor and texture. They are the sweet and vibrant base of our dish.; Fresh Green Beans (1 pound): Look for crisp, bright green beans. French green beans (haricot verts) are particularly elegant, but standard green beans work wonderfully too. Ensure they are trimmed and ready to cook, providing a delightful snap and freshness.; Unsalted Butter (2 tablespoons): Butter adds richness and depth of flavor to the glaze. Unsalted allows you to control the overall saltiness of the dish. For a dairy-free option, you can substitute with olive oil or coconut oil.; Honey (3 tablespoons): The star of the glaze! Honey provides natural sweetness and a beautiful glossy finish. Choose a good quality honey; wildflower or clover honey work particularly well.; Garlic (2 cloves): Fresh garlic, minced or finely grated, adds a savory and aromatic dimension that balances the sweetness of the honey. It’s a subtle but essential flavor enhancer.; Fresh Thyme (1 teaspoon): Thyme brings a delicate, earthy, and slightly lemony herb note that complements both the carrots and green beans. Fresh thyme is preferred for its brighter flavor, but dried thyme can be used in a pinch (use half the amount).; Salt (to taste): Enhances all the flavors in the dish. Kosher salt or sea salt is recommended for its clean taste.; Black Pepper (to taste): Freshly ground black pepper adds a touch of spice and complexity, balancing the sweetness and rounding out the overall flavor profile.

Ingredients

Fresh Carrots (1 pound): Choose firm, brightly colored carrots. Baby carrots are convenient, but whole carrots, peeled and sliced, offer a more robust carrot flavor and texture. They are the sweet and vibrant base of our dish.
Fresh Green Beans (1 pound): Look for crisp, bright green beans. French green beans (haricot verts) are particularly elegant, but standard green beans work wonderfully too. Ensure they are trimmed and ready to cook, providing a delightful snap and freshness.
Unsalted Butter (2 tablespoons): Butter adds richness and depth of flavor to the glaze. Unsalted allows you to control the overall saltiness of the dish. For a dairy-free option, you can substitute with olive oil or coconut oil.
Honey (3 tablespoons): The star of the glaze! Honey provides natural sweetness and a beautiful glossy finish. Choose a good quality honey; wildflower or clover honey work particularly well.
Garlic (2 cloves): Fresh garlic, minced or finely grated, adds a savory and aromatic dimension that balances the sweetness of the honey. It’s a subtle but essential flavor enhancer.
Fresh Thyme (1 teaspoon): Thyme brings a delicate, earthy, and slightly lemony herb note that complements both the carrots and green beans. Fresh thyme is preferred for its brighter flavor, but dried thyme can be used in a pinch (use half the amount).
Salt (to taste): Enhances all the flavors in the dish. Kosher salt or sea salt is recommended for its clean taste.
Black Pepper (to taste): Freshly ground black pepper adds a touch of spice and complexity, balancing the sweetness and rounding out the overall flavor profile.

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Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by thoroughly washing your carrots and green beans. If using whole carrots, peel them and slice them diagonally into approximately ¼-inch thick pieces. This ensures they cook evenly and have a nice visual appeal. Trim the ends of the green beans and snap them in half if they are particularly long. Prepping your vegetables ahead of time makes the cooking process much smoother.
Preheat Your Oven (Optional for Roasting): If you prefer roasting your vegetables for a deeper caramelized flavor, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots and adds a slightly charred edge to the green beans. Alternatively, you can sauté the vegetables on the stovetop for a quicker, brighter result.
Sauté the Garlic in Butter: In a large skillet or oven-safe pan (if roasting), melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds to a minute, until it becomes fragrant and just starts to turn golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as this will make it bitter. Fragrant garlic is the foundation of our flavorful glaze.
Add Carrots and Green Beans: Add the prepared carrots and green beans to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss them well to coat them evenly with the buttery garlic mixture. This initial coating helps to infuse the vegetables with flavor from the start.
Introduce the Honey and Thyme: Pour the honey over the vegetables, ensuring it’s distributed as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the fresh thyme over the top. Toss everything again to coat the vegetables in the honey glaze. The honey will begin to caramelize and create a beautiful sheen as it cooks. The thyme will infuse its aromatic essence into the dish.
Cook the Vegetables (Roasting Method): If roasting, transfer the oven-safe pan to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp and the green beans are bright green and slightly tender. Stir the vegetables halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and glazing. Roasting allows the vegetables to develop a wonderful caramelized sweetness and tender texture.
Cook the Vegetables (Sautéing Method): If sautéing on the stovetop, continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp and the green beans are bright green and slightly tender. You may need to reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent the honey from burning. Sautéing provides a quicker cooking time and retains a slightly brighter, crisper texture in the vegetables.
Season and Serve: Once the vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness, remove them from the oven (if roasted) or stovetop. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The salt and pepper are crucial for balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall flavor. Serve immediately while warm and glistening with the honey glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 180