Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Grilled and Glazed Carrots Recipe, a delightful side dish that effortlessly elevates any meal. With a perfect blend of natural sweetness from fresh carrots and a rich honey-brown sugar glaze, this recipe is ideal for casual barbecues or festive holiday dinners. In just 5 minutes of prep time, your guests will be treated to a colorful and tasty addition to their plates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots (thick ones sliced lengthwise)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to about 450°F.
- Toss the carrots in olive oil until evenly coated. Place directly on the grill over direct heat.
- Grill for 12–15 minutes, rotating occasionally until fork-tender.
- Just before removing, brush the glaze over the carrots and let them cook for one more minute.
- Remove from heat and apply a final layer of glaze before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (85g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg