Grilled Carrots

Perfectly charred and roasty, with an incredible sweet browned butter sauce, carrots have never tasted so good! This is an easy, economical, and extraordinarily tasty side dish you'll come back to week after week. 👌

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Carrots, Grilled Carrots

Prep Time: 33

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 53

Servings:

Calories: 231kcal

Author: imma

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) carrots
3-4 tablespoons butter
3-5 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
1-2 teaspoons thyme, fresh
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil, plus more for the carrots
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat or about 400℉ (200℃).
Wash and peel your carrots. Slice them lengthwise if they are too big.
Place your prepared carrots in a bowl and add your oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the carrots until evenly coated and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Let the butter cook until it starts to foam and turn golden brown, swirling the pan occasionally. Be careful not to let it burn. Once it has a rich golden color and a nutty aroma, take it off the heat and let it cool.
Pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to get rid of the specks. Let the brown butter cool slightly.
Wipe down any particles left in the saucepan and pour the drained butter back into the saucepan.
Add in the garlic and thyme. Cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, then add the honey and balsamic vinegar. Mix well. Take it off the heat and set aside.
Place your prepared carrots in a bowl, drizzle in your oil, then salt and pepper to taste. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
Place the seasoned carrots onto preheated grill grates and grill for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of your carrots.
Rotate the carrots occasionally until they have grill marks and are nice and tender but not mushy.
Transfer the grilled carrots to a serving plate and drizzle with seasoned browned butter.
Serve with grilled chicken, steak, or fish.

Notes

For best results use fresh firm carrots. You want to avoid carrots that are wilted or soft.
Ensure that your carrots are about the same size to ensure even grilling. Otherwise, smaller carrots will finish cooking long before larger ones. You can always half the odd extra large carrot if you need to.
Feel free to use wood pellets with a strong smoke profile like mesquite or hickory to add an extra layer of flavor to your carrots.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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