Glazed Grilled Carrots Recipe (2024)

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Elaine

Wow, wonderful! The sauce was top notch, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed tasting rosemary and ginger together. Nobody thought the sauce was overly sweet and we used extra sauce to put on some plain baked salmon, which was also amazing! I didn't grill, but baked the carrots at 375 degrees for 35 minutes in the oven. I might increase to 400 degrees for a shorter time in the future to get a bit more char on the carrots. I also used multi-colored carrots (yellow, purple, orange), pretty!

Ellie H

Fantastic flavors! One of the best carrot sides I've had. I don't have a grill so I roasted them in the oven at 400 (quartered/halved and cut into shorter lengths then tossed with olive oil) with a little broiling at the end, and they came out great!

Kim H.

Absolutely divine. I followed recipe as stated and they exceeded my expectations. They were very simple to prepare, but the flavor was so much more complex. I have never grilled carrots before, and now I'm not sure why. Just delicious. I wish I had made more, especially since I had extra dressing.

Hooray for summer grilling!

PS - I used a gas grill.

Lisa

I made these!! Delicious and easy! I had extra dressing so used that the next day on oven roasted beets.

no need to grill if you dont have one

I don’t own a grill but I followed the recipe and instead of grilling I added them to a super hot cast iron until they started to brown. They turned out absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making this recipe again!

Nick

Follow this recipe but instead of step 3 heat a cast iron skillet on medium, add carrots and sauce, keep stirring and flipping as sauce reduces/thickens and creates a nice coat on your carrots. Grab 1/3cup of mayonnaise and add sriracha (to your preference). Heat Sriracha mayo slightly so it gets runny and drizzle on top of your finished carrots. Top with green onions and saffron. BOOM next level grilled carrots

BLC

We loved these. The glaze was great, even though I used molasses instead of brown sugar, half of the oil, and double the rosemary.. The carrots took about 40 min to get fork tender, although it was a little cool outside when I made them.

LWalker

I only added 2 tsp of oil after the first time I made this. The marinade felt too heavy with 2 Tbsp of oil and didn't impart the other flavors.

Dorotea

Delicious, even when I eliminated the sugar completely. Even my 2 year old nephew ate them up!

jordanmoline

This recipe is absolutely divine; seriously some of the best carrots I have ever had! The first time I made this, I followed the recipe exactly.The second time, I roasted the carrots at 400 in the oven for 30 minutes instead of grilling and used honey instead of brown sugar. It still came out delicious. Served it with miso salmon and rice. Perfect weeknight dinner.

MER

Terrific recipe but too sweet for me; I reduced the sugar to 1/2 tsp and it was just fine.

Stephanie

Not that flavorful off the grill but really delicious the next day if you put the carrots back in the marinade after grilling and refrigerate overnight

Cheryl

Absolutely fabulous. These carrots rock my world. Giuseppe Guisti Aceto Balsamico Di Modena IGP was used the first time we made them. This stuff by itself is manna. It was a gift which may not be obtainable in the future. So, we used a readily available supermarket vinegar the second time. The Guisti carrots had more flavor complexity but the carrots prepared with the supermarket vinegar held their own. Either way, they are a stellar addition to my recipe box.

magnamosa

wo wdelish! made with baby multi colored carrots from trader joe's. the sauce is a bit thin but really nice and would be a great marinade for chicken or pork.

HollyD

all enjoyed but not enough carrots and leftover dressing

Swanna tili

They were great. Important to par boil them first

janet

Used this recipe for a birthday for a vegetarian friend with soy allergy substituting coconut aminos foe soy sauce. Yummy!

Marie

The best carrot recipe I have ever made in my LIFE. I could drink this sauce, it's so gooooood@

Emma

Cooked the carrots in the roasting pan in the toaster over on Roast at 425 for 25 minutes. Maybe try to reduce the sauce for a little bit to make it thicker.

danielle

I’ve made this 5-6 times and have no notes! It’s great as a side dish but lately I’ve turned it into a grain bowl/main dish by serving over farro and adding toasted walnuts, cannellini beans, and feta. I make extra dressing because the farro soaks it up.

Susan

7/22. grilled carrots. sauce was tasty. didnt have ginger - would def kick it up a bit.

saram

Best carrots I’ve ever had! Will outshine any main dish alongside it!

Caitlin

I completely forgot to add oil to the sauce but it still turned out great! I didn't quite have 10 carrots from the garden so I put the sauce on some beets I also harvested and they tasted wonderful too.

M

Everyone else seems to love the glaze but it didn’t do it for my family - much too strong of a balsamic flavor

Sheila

I was given some amazingly tasteless delicata squash and this recipe was great for giving them flavor (roasted squash + carrots in the oven) - I'm sure it would be even better with good squash! I can see using the glaze on parsnips, sweet potatoes, any winter squash, beets, celeriac, and rutabaga too.

Doug

I really enjoyed this recipe. I did not have ginger handy and I bet it would have been very good. The weird thing is that the finished dish smelled and tasted like hot dogs. Did anyone else have that experience? I don’t think we’ve ever grilled hot dogs on this grill.

Barbara

Just truly delicious. I had radicchio on hand, so grilled and then chopped that and added it to the carrots, with a few leftover roasted beets. Made an amazing salad. Served with grilled pork tenderloin.

MD reader

Very nice, tho they took decidely less than 20-25 mins to cook. Closer to 12 minutes (on a charcoal grill, which was fairly hot). I used a full clove of garlic, and thinly sliced the ginger too, rather than grating it.My husband loved it as is, but I think I'd lower the balsalmic vinegar by 1/2 tbsp (but then, I'm not a huge fan of vinegar).

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Glazed Grilled Carrots Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should you parboil carrots before grilling? ›

For dense vegetables like carrots, potatoes, beets, and onions: blanch before grilling. This may sound like extra work, but trust me, it's not. It will cut grilling time to a fraction, give you more control, and improve color and texture. Plus, this step can be done a day ahead.

What are glazed carrots made of? ›

This is a super quick and easy recipe. Just toss the carrots in brown sugar (or honey or maple syrup), butter and oil with a good pinch of salt and pepper.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook carrots? ›

Cooking instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan, then add the carrots and parsnips and toss to coat in the oil. Add the thyme, cinnamon, star anise and some seasoning. Cook over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning the vegetables frequently, until golden brown and almost cooked through.

Is it better to roast or boil carrots? ›

Roasted carrots have the best texture, and the flavor is amazing. Roasting draws out the natural sweetness and you get a nice caramelized flavor. They're so much better than boiled carrots! Roasting is also easy; it's hard to overcook a roasted vegetable: if it gets too done, it's clearly burned.

Should I blanch carrots before grilling? ›

Certain vegetables do better if they are briefly cooked before being placed on the grill. For example, precook firm veggies, like asparagus and carrots, for about three to five minutes in a saucepan of simmering water. Potatoes can also be cut into slices or wedges and parboiled for about 10 minutes until just tender.

Should you soak vegetables in water before grilling? ›

Soak vegetables in cold water for 10 minutes before grilling. This prevents them from drying out when grilled. Chop vegetables into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly. Bigger, thicker pieces take more time to grill.

What to eat with glazed carrots? ›

Perfect alongside a roast, honey-roasted carrots are also delicious in a salad, served with fish or paired with a salty cheese such as haloumi or goat's cheese.

What makes carrots taste better? ›

Or, to bring out their fresh, woody flavor, add some anise. If you're roasting your carrots, toss them in olive oil first. This will help keep the moisture in them. To bring out the sweetness in your carrots, season them with orange or lemon juice or a little brown sugar and butter.

What is the white mushy stuff on carrots? ›

Yes, the white blush that forms on some baby carrots—call it carrot dandruff if you like—is safe to eat. The scuzz of which we speak is the result of the carrots' surface drying out. Regular, mature carrots have a natural protective coating (as do most fruits and vegetables) that helps them retain moisture.

Should you soak carrots before cooking? ›

You don't want to soak them, you want to cook them. The prep and method of cooking will determine how long it will take to soften the carrots. Quickest: slice and boil in salted water; done in a few minutes. Best tasting: clean carrots, toss in oil and a little bit of salt.

What is the carrot trick frying? ›

It works best if you add the carrots along with the food you're frying. Otherwise, the carrots might shrivel up and burn before whatever you're frying is finished. You might have to switch out the carrots in between batches of food—again, to avoid burning the carrots and thus defeating the purpose of the tip.

Why do chefs peel carrots? ›

Tasters unanimously preferred the peel-free carrots in the glazed and roasted samples. In both cases, the skins on the unpeeled carrots became wrinkled, tough, and gritty. Their flavor was “again earthier, but not in a good way” and they weren't particularly appealing looking.

Why are my roasted carrots not getting soft? ›

There is, however, a trick to getting roasted carrots right. Undercook them, and the texture is tough and dense. Overcook them, and they're dry and wrinkled. The secret is to soften the carrots slightly by boiling them briefly before roasting.

Why are my roast carrots soggy? ›

Too much oil and your veggies will turn out soggy and dense. But skimp on that oil and those vegetables will be too dry. Luckily, it's easy to find Goldilocks' just right amount. The solution: Before hitting the sheet pan, place the vegetables in a large bowl and add a tablespoon of oil.

Can you overcook carrots? ›

You should keep a watchful eye on blanching vegetables like carrots as they boil, setting a timer and having an ice bath ready to shock them the moment the timer rings. If you don't transfer them to an ice bath right away, they'll continue to cook, resulting in overcooked, dull, and flavorless carrots.

Should you parboil vegetables before grilling? ›

Par-cook your veg before grilling.

Just blanch them in hot water until semi-tender. Or, finish them in the oven once they've achieved the perfect amount of char. "Vegetables need fat," says Martinez. Fat adds an unctuous quality and means more flavor.

Do you need to parboil carrots? ›

Roasting Tips

Parboiling skin-on carrots and parsnips lets you soften them without them losing too much moisture. Follow up by browning in a 375°F (190°C) oven for about 40 minutes.

Do you boil vegetables before grilling? ›

With meat (especially ribs), barbecue pros discourage parboiling, but with hard or fibrous vegetables, like beets and artichokes, a plunge in salted boiling water works wonders. Boil beets whole (until tender enough to pierce with a skewer — 20 to 30 minutes), then cool and slice for grilling.

Is it better to parboil vegetables before roasting? ›

Sometimes I've burned vegetables when roasting them until they were tender. Blanching veggies before roasting them allows them to caramelize a bit without burning. So, try this — enjoy the bounty.

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