Glazed Carrots and Green Beans

Name: Glazed Carrots and Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1/2 pound fresh baby carrots; 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and pepper to taste

This simple dish is always a big hit, even with non-vegetable lovers. I’ve substituted frozen green beans for fresh, omitting the blanching process, and it still tastes great.

Ingredients

6 cups water
1/2 pound fresh baby carrots
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add carrots; cover and cook for 1 minute. Add beans; cover and cook 2 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Place the vegetables in a large skillet; add broth and butter. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 teaspoons. Add the sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.

Originally published as Glazed Carrots and Green Beans in Country December/January 2008

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tamarapearson

Jan 17, 2016

Makes a very pretty presentation because the vegetables maintain their bright colors. I would definitely make this again.
xlsalbums

Oct 5, 2013

Vegetables were still hard - needed more cooking. Other vegetable recipes are better.
tamra4girls

Dec 25, 2010

Making this dish for a second time. I was amazed at how perfectly cooked the beans came out. Really recommend this side dish.