This grilled carrots recipe takes only a few minutes of prep.
Fresh carrots are tossed in olive oil, salt, and garlic powder with fresh herbs and then grilled to sweet and smoky perfection.
We Love This Easy Side Dish Because…
- Delicious grilled carrots add vibrant color to any BBQ, picnic, or dinner table.
- Healthy and budget-friendly carrots are easy to find all year long.
- Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- These turn out smoky and slightly caramelized.
- Adjust the seasonings to make sweet or savory carrots.
Ingredients and Variations
Carrots: Any carrots will do! Regular carrots, rainbow carrots, or baby carrots can be used. Farmer’s market or garden carrots will cook faster than store-bought.
Seasonings: Salt and garlic powder enhances the sweet flavor of carrots, but you can experiment with any seasoning you like! Feel free to add fresh or dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, or basil. To use dried herbs over fresh, use 1 teaspoon dried to 1 tablespoon of fresh.
Variations: Brush honey or maple syrup on the carrots halfway through grilling to create a sweet glaze if desired. Other veggies to grill with carrots are baby red potatoes, sweet red onions, or whole Brussels sprouts.
How to Make Grilled Carrots
- Peel carrots and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Toss carrots in oil and seasonings (recipe below)
- Grill until fork tender.
- Drizzle grilled carrots with olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh herbs.
Leftover Carrots?
Keep leftover grilled carrots in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat them in the microwave or under the broiler. Use leftover grilled carrots in a hearty beef stew or a sweet carrot casserole.
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Grilled Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil more for serving
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 medium carrots
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs optional
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise.
- In a medium bowl, combine carrots, oil, salt, and garlic powder. Toss well to coat.
- Heat a grill to low heat.
- Add the carrots to the grill and close the lid. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until fork tender, turning frequently to prevent burning.
- Transfer the carrots to a serving plate and drizzle with additional olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh herbs if using.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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