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Glazed Green Beans and Carrots

Glazed Green Beans and Carrots

Glazed Green Beans and Carrots is a simple and tasty dish featuring vibrant green beans and carrots, cooked in delicious broth and butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • colander
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 pound carrots

Cooking Base

  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon honey or use brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pot, bring enough salted water to cover your carrots and beans to a boil.
  • Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add beans and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • In a large skillet, add broth and butter, and bring to a boil.
  • Decrease the temperature to simmer, medium to medium low.
  • Add beans and carrots and continue simmering for 3 minutes uncovered to reduce the liquid.
  • Stir regularly and then add honey or brown sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring for a minute to coat.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For only beans, reduce the initial cooking time by 2 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, easy vegetable recipe, Glazed Green Beans and Carrots, healthy side dish, Quick Recipe, Vegetable Side Dish
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