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Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans

A delightful side dish featuring tender carrots and green beans coated in a sweet honey glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 cups carrots, sliced peeled and cut into thin rounds
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed fresh or frozen
Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons honey preferably raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the green beans to the saucepan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until both vegetables are tender.
  3. Drain the vegetables and set aside.
Make the Honey Glaze
  1. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper, mixing well until combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the drained carrots and green beans back into the saucepan and toss to coat them in the honey glaze.
  2. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a variation, you can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving for added texture.

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