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    Grilled Carrots

    Published: Jul 15, 2022 · Modified: Apr 4, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Grilled Carrots are an easy summer side! They grill up in under 20 minutes, are perfectly tender, and get slightly caramelized. They're great just with simple oil, salt, and pepper but you can also add other seasonings.

    grilled whole carrots on a plate
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    • Why These are Great
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    Why These are Great

    • Naturally Sweet - When carrots are grilled, their natural sugars are highlighted and they even get slightly caramelized.
    • Easy Vegetable Side Dish - This is the easiest way to cook carrots!
    • Simple Ingredients - All you need is oil, salt, and pepper to season carrots for grilling.

    Ingredients

    Simple ingredients only are needed to grill carrots!

    • Large Whole Carrots - I like to peel them but you can also clean and scrub them
    • Canola Oil - or another neutral high heat oil like avocado oil
    • Salt and Pepper
    grilled carrots with grill marks

    Variations

    This recipe is so simple, yet flavorful, but here are some of my favorite variations:

    • Herbs - Try tossing them with dried rosemary or dried thyme along with the salt and pepper. Or sprinkle with fresh herbs after grilling.
    • Lemon Juice - After grilling, give them a spritz with some fresh lemon juice for a kick of brightness.
    • Baby Carrots - If you prefer to use baby carrots, you'll want to use a grilling basket so they don't fall through the grill grates.
    raw whole carrots on a sheet pan
    grilled whole carrots on a sheet pan

    Step by step instructions

    1. Prep- Get the grill preheating (for zone cooking - ie a direct heat and indirect heat section). Prep the carrots by peeling them and cutting off the leafy stem.
    2. Season Carrots - Toss the carrots with the oil and salt and pepper.
    3. Grill - Place the carrots over the direct heat and grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Once the carrots have grill marks to your preference, move the carrots to the indirect heat zone and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until fork tender.
    4. Serve - Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to peel carrots?

    You can either peel carrots or clean/scrub them. Peeling them gives them a cleaner appearance while just scrubbing them gives a more rustic look. It's up to you!

    How long do carrots last in the fridge?

    Whole raw carrots will stay fresh for around 3 weeks in the fridge. If you slice or chop up the carrots, then they will stay fresh for about 2 weeks in the fridge. It's best to store carrots in a container or zip top bag for maximum freshness.

    carrots with grill marks on a sheet pan

    Leftovers and Reheating

    Leftovers - Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Reheating - To crisp them up again, you can reheat them in the air fryer or oven at 375 degrees F for about 5 minutes until warmed.

    carrots with parsley on a plate

    Recipe Tips

    • Test for Doneness - The grill time will vary based on the carrot's thickness. You can pierce one with a fork to test for doneness.
    • Use Direct and Indirect Grilling - Direct Heat grilling (placing the food over the flame) is great to give the carrots grill marks and char, while Indirect Heat grilling (placing the food on the grill that isn't over the flame) lets the carrots finish cooking without getting too charred on the outside.
    carrots cooked on the grill on a plate

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      Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs
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    Grilled Carrots

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    Grilled Carrots are an easy summer side! They grill up in under 20 minutes, are perfectly tender, and get slightly caramelized. They're great just with simple oil, salt, and pepper but you can also add other seasonings.

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Grill
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs whole carrots
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Prep - Get the grill preheating to Medium heat (about 400-450 degrees F. and for zone cooking (ie a direct heat and indirect heat section). Prep the carrots by peeling them and cutting off the leafy stem.
    2. Season Carrots - Toss the carrots with the oil and salt and pepper.
    3. Grill - Place the carrots over the direct heat, close the lid, and grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally for even grill marks. Once the carrots have grill marks to your preference, move the carrots to the indirect heat zone, close the lid, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until fork tender.
    4. Serve - Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    Use Direct and Indirect Grilling - Direct Heat grilling (placing the food over the flame) is great to give the carrots grill marks and char, while Indirect Heat grilling (placing the food on the grill that isn't over the flame) lets the carrots finish cooking without getting too charred on the outside.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
    • Calories: 156
    • Sugar: 10.8 g
    • Sodium: 311.5 mg
    • Fat: 7.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 21.9 g
    • Fiber: 6.4 g
    • Protein: 2.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: Grilled Carrots, Carrots on the Grill, Grilled Vegetable

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      March 19, 2023 at 8:17 am

      I love any grilled veggies, but I never thought to grill carrots. These were great!

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