Sweet and Savory New Spring Vegetables Delight
Sweet and savory spring vegetables cooked with honey and thyme for a healthy, easy side or light main dish.
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Discover a sweet and savory spring vegetables recipe with honey and fresh thyme. Easy, healthy, and perfect as a side or light main dish.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 100 g baby carrots peeled
- 80 g asparagus spears trimmed
- 60 g sugar snap peas trimmed
- 70 g baby zucchini sliced
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins International
Instructions
- Wash and peel baby carrots, trim asparagus spears, trim sugar snap peas, and slice baby zucchini into rounds.
- Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
- Add minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add baby carrots and asparagus spears to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften.
- Add sugar snap peas and baby zucchini slices to the skillet and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until all vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Drizzle honey over the vegetables and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Stir gently to coat the vegetables evenly with honey and herbs, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the vegetables, tossing lightly to combine.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving plate and serve warm as a side dish or light main.
Tips
- Use fresh, young spring vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook vegetables to keep their natural crunch and color.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for desired sweetness.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled chicken breast
- quinoa salad
- roasted potatoes
Enjoy this sweet and savory spring vegetable dish as a fresh, healthy side or light main to brighten your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.1
- Sugar (g): 5
- Fat (g): 3
- Carbohydrates (g): 8
- Protein (g): 2
- Calories: 65
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 1.5
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