Prepare to transform the humble carrot from a mundane side dish into a grilling sensation that will make your taste buds dance! These Honey Mustard Glazed Grilled Carrots are not just a recipe, they're a culinary adventure that turns ordinary vegetables into a caramelized, smoky delicacy that will have your dinner guests begging for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and some grilling magic, you'll create a dish that's simultaneously crisp, sweet, tangy, and absolutely addictive.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400-450°F). Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them lengthwise into uniform sticks about 1/2 inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create a smooth glaze.
- Toss the carrot sticks in half of the prepared glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the carrots directly on the preheated grill grates, arranging them perpendicular to the grates to prevent falling through.
- Grill the carrots for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even charring and preventing burning.
- During the last 2-3 minutes of grilling, brush the remaining glaze over the carrots to caramelize and enhance flavor.
- Remove carrots from the grill when they are tender with slight char marks and have reached desired doneness.
- Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving hot.
Tips
- • Choose medium-sized carrots with similar thickness to ensure even cooking • Cut carrots into uniform sticks to prevent uneven charring • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for optimal caramelization • Clean and oil grill grates to prevent sticking • Turn carrots occasionally to achieve beautiful char marks • Brush glaze in the final minutes of cooking to prevent burning • Let carrots rest briefly after grilling to allow flavors to settle • Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary in the glaze for extra depth • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water first to prevent burning
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
