Honey Garlic Butter Glazed Carrots & Crisp Green Beans (Skillet Holiday Side)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) fresh carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch coins (or baby rainbow carrots)
• 1/2 lb (225g) fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp pure clover honey
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 3 tbsp water (for initial steaming)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1
   Prep your vegetables: slice carrots into uniform 1/4-inch coins and trim the stem ends of the green beans.
2. 2
   Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced carrots and 3 tablespoons of water. Cover with a lid and let steam for 3 to 4 minutes until carrots begin to soften.
3. 3
   Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate (about 1 minute). Add the green beans and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté for 3 minutes until green beans are bright green and blistered in spots.
4. 4
   Push vegetables slightly toward the edges of the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the center of the skillet. Sauté garlic for 45 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
5. 5
   Pour in the honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss the carrots and green beans thoroughly to coat in the bubbling honey-garlic glaze.
6. 6
   Cook uncovered over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the back of a spoon and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
7. 7
   Remove from heat, transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and spoon the remaining skillet glaze over top before serving hot!

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)