These grilled carrots are an easy and healthy side dish you'll want to make over and over again. Grilling carrots results in perfectly tender insides with crisp, caramelized edges. They're so good, and you'll love how easy they are to make!
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The Best Grilled Carrots
If you're looking for a veggie you can serve alongside anything, you can't go wrong with these grilled carrots. They're honestly a cook-out staple at our house - and for good reason. They turn out perfect every single time and they're so good even our 2-year-old devours them when I make 'em.
Now, the secret to these grilled carrots is cooking them over both direct heat and indirect heat on the grill. This results in a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors with caramelized, charred edges. The insides of the carrots stay super tender, and I swear they get better with every bite.
I might even go as far as saying that this carrot recipe might be one of the best grilled vegetable recipes I've ever made! I know that's some high praise, but it's true.
And again, the best part about making these grilled carrots is that they pair perfectly with so many things - like this cast iron steak recipe, these crispy air fryer chicken thighs, and this grilled mahi mahi recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
Easy to make. All you have to do is season the carrots and toss 'em on the grill. Even if you've never grilled vegetables before, these carrots will turn out perfect.
Super versatile. These easy grilled carrots pair so well with so many dishes. Don't be surprised if you find yourself making them every week!
Family-favorite. Kids and adults both loved these grilled carrots, and you'll forget you're eating something healthy.
4 ingredients. You only need carrots, oil, salt, and pepper to make these grilled carrots. Yup, this recipe is about as simple as a grilled veggie recipe gets.
Ingredients
I just mentioned that you only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe, and those ingredients are:
- 1lb. whole carrots
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
By the way, you can make my sauteed cauliflower recipe and grilled artichokes with all of the same ingredients, so if you're looking for another healthy side dish give that a shot.
How To Grill Carrots
1. Prepare the carrots: Preheat your electric grill - or gas grill - to medium heat. Peel the carrots and cut off the tops and ends. Add them to a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper and toss until all of the carrots are coated.
2. Grill carrots: Once the grill is hot enough, place the carrots on the grill and cover with the lid. Grill them for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally. As soon as the carrots have grill marks and are lightly charred, turn the grill off and cook them covered until they're fork-tender.
3. Garnish and serve: Transfer the grilled carrots to a plate and garnish them with chopped parsley. Serve them with your choice of main dish, and enjoy!
Tips To Make the Best Recipe
- Use medium carrots that are around ¾-inch thick at the widest part. If you're working with larger carrots, cut them lengthwise after peeling.
- Use baby carrots if you're looking for an even faster cook time on this side dish and also to end up with more bite-sized pieces of grilled carrots. Just keep in mind that if you decide to use baby carrots, you'll want to use an electric grill or grill pan to make them since the smaller carrots can fall through your grill grates.
- Toss carrots in honey and balsamic vinegar before grilling them for even more flavor.
- Garnish the grilled carrots with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and chopped fresh herbs for a restaurant-style presentation.
How To Store Carrots
In the fridge: Store leftover grilled carrots in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
In the freezer: Transfer the grilled carrots to an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - and freeze 'em for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange the grilled carrots in one even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until the carrots are warmed through. If you're starting with frozen carrots, be sure to thaw them in the fridge overnight for even reheating.
FAQs About This Grilled Carrots Recipe
How do you slice carrots for grilling?
Slice the whole carrots lengthwise or in diagonal slices that are at least ¾-inch thick. You won't want to cut the carrots smaller than half the size of the whole carrot. Carrots that are cut too small run the risk of falling through the grill grates while cooking.
What is the healthiest way to cook carrots?
Steaming, sauteing, boiling, roasting, and grilling are all healthy ways to cook carrots. There really is no healthiest way to cook them.
With that said though, any recipe that calls for gobs of butter or oil won't be the healthiest. These types of recipes loaded with tons of unnecessary calories from the fat that those ingredients contain.
What to serve with grilled carrots?
Grilled carrots go great with other grilled options like grilled ribeye steak and grilled chicken legs. They're also delicious with things like broiled pork chops, chicken and rice, and beef tenederloin. They're even great dipped in this dill dip.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Fried eggplant
- Sauteed potatoes
- Sauteed sweet potatoes
- Sauteed butternut squash
- Sauteed eggplant
- Roasted eggplant
- Roasted cabbage steaks
Tender Grilled Carrots
These grilled carrots are an easy and healthy side dish you'll want to make over and over again. Grilling carrots results in perfectly tender insides with crisp, caramelized edges. They're so good, and you'll love how easy they are to make!
Ingredients
- 1lb. whole carrots
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your electric grill or gas grill to medium heat.
- Prepare the carrot by peeling them and cutting off the tops.
- Toss the carrots with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the carrots with the lid on over direct heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Once the carrots have the grill marks, turn the heat off, and cook covered until they are fork tender.
- Serve carrots garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: ½ poundAmount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 5gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
Made these grilled carrots for dinner last night 5/5