Easy Buttered Green Beans and Carrot Sticks
Transform your everyday vegetables into a vibrant, flavorful side dish with this Easy Buttered Green Beans and Carrot Sticks recipe! Perfectly tender-crisp green beans and sweet carrot sticks are lightly steamed, then tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce for a simple yet indulgent dish. A hint of olive oil enhances the buttery glaze, while freshly chopped parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or even a cozy vegetarian dinner. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to holiday feasts, this quick and healthy vegetable medley will elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams green beans
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Cut into approximately 2-inch pieces if desired.
Peel the carrots and slice them into sticks roughly the same size as the green beans for even cooking.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley for garnishing. Set aside.
In a large skillet, add 1 cup of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the green beans and carrot sticks to the skillet. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes, or just until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Drain any excess water from the skillet and pat the vegetables dry with a paper towel if needed.
In the same skillet, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Let the butter melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Return the cooked green beans and carrot sticks to the skillet. Toss them gently with the butter and garlic mixture until evenly coated.
Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
