Description
A quick and elegant side dish featuring sweet carrots and crisp-tender green beans, roasted with honey, lemon, and warming spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans with the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute maple syrup for honey. Use uniform carrot sizes for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American