Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans for a Sweet, Savory Side Dish

A vibrant recipe celebrating the natural sweetness of Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans, transformed into a quick and easy vegan-friendly delight.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Vegetables

4 medium Carrots Peeled and sliced
2 cups Green Beans Trimmed

For the Glaze

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil
3 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can substitute

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can be complemented with nutmeg or ginger
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can use chives or basil as alternatives

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans to the bowl with the glaze. Toss until evenly coated.
Spread the coated vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, cut-side down.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven, transfer to serving dish, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are spread in a single layer to avoid steaming. Lightly toast spices for extra flavor, and keep an eye on the honey glaze to prevent burning.

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