Grilled Carrots
These grilled carrots are tender, smoky, and lightly seasoned with garlic and herbs for an easy side dish that goes with almost anything.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Grill
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
Use 1 tablespoon total of fresh herbs. Dill, parsley, basil, or a combination work well in this recipe.
These carrots will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20.466IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.5mg