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Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans

Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans

Quick and easy roasted vegetables with a sweet honey glaze, warm spices, and fresh herbs. Perfect healthy side dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Vegetable peeler

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the center for even cooking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. The glaze should look glossy and emulsified.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans to the bowl with the honey glaze. Toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the glazed vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure they're not overcrowded to ensure proper roasting and caramelization.
  5. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through at the 12-13 minute mark. The carrots should be fork-tender with golden-brown edges and the green beans should be tender-crisp with slight char marks.
  6. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming the vegetables. Stir halfway through for even cooking and caramelization. Can use frozen green beans if thawed and patted completely dry first. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.