Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, cut into 1-inch thick diagonal pieces
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the green beans and prepare the carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots and green beans with the honey glaze to coat evenly.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender-crisp, checking around 20 minutes.
- Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for caramelization, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let rest for a minute before serving and garnish if desired.
Notes
For roasting, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even cooking. Leftovers can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, green beans, roasted vegetables, side dish