Description
A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring roasted carrots and green beans glazed with honey, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Perfectly caramelized and finished with a touch of thyme for a sweet-savory balance.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces or use baby carrots
- 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 (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the green beans. Peel and cut whole carrots or halve baby carrots if needed. Ensure all vegetables are cut to similar sizes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
3. Place carrots and green beans in a large bowl. Pour the glaze over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
4. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Use two sheets if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, checking for doneness at 20 minutes. Carrots should be fork-tender; green beans should remain slightly crisp.
6. For extra caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cutting vegetables to similar sizes ensures even roasting.
Broiling adds rich caramelized flavor—just watch carefully to avoid burning the honey.
You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetness.
This dish pairs well with roasted meats or holiday entrees.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner, Holiday
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg