Creating Honey Glazed Carrots & Green Beans is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Vegetables: Rinse and trim the green beans. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.
2. Steam Carrots: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add sliced carrots and steam for about 5 minutes until they are slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Blanch Green Beans: In the same pot, add green beans to boiling water. Blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and shock in ice water to retain color.
4. Make Honey Glaze: In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add honey and mix well.
5. Combine Vegetables: Add steamed carrots and blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss well to coat all vegetables in the honey glaze.
6. Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using) over the veggies. Stir until everything is heated through, about 5 more minutes.
7. Garnish: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley for added color.
8. Serve: Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible and flavorful side dish effortlessly!