Description
Grilled and Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish that will elevate any meal with their sweet and savory flavor profile. These tender carrots are grilled to perfection and coated in a luscious honey-brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully over the heat. Not only are they easy to prepare, making them perfect for both casual family dinners and festive gatherings, but they also pack a nutritional punch with essential vitamins and fiber. Enjoy them as a standout side at your next barbecue or cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots
- 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 your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice thick carrots lengthwise for even cooking and toss them in olive oil.
- Grill the carrots directly over heat, rotating every few minutes for about 12-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Just before removing from the grill, brush on the glaze made from butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, orange juice, and cinnamon. Grill for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately after glazing for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/2 cup (80g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg