Simple Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans
A simple and delicious side dish of honey-glazed carrots and green beans, roasted to tender perfection with warm spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans.
- Add the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd them for optimal roasting.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer the glazed carrots and green beans to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh vegetables.
- Adjust honey for desired sweetness.