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Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans

Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans for Irresistible Flavor

This Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans recipe combines vibrant veggies with a sweet-savory glaze, perfect for healthy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Fresh Carrots sliced uniformly
  • 4 cups Fresh Green Beans
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • Optional Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing, peeling, and slicing the carrots into uniform pieces and trimming the ends off the green beans.
  2. Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
  3. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add carrots, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the blanched green beans and glaze ingredients to the skillet, stir well to coat the vegetables.
  5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken the glaze.
  6. Optionally, uncover the skillet in the last few minutes for a caramelized finish.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for best results and adjust sweetness according to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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