Grilled Carrots with Maple Glaze

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 bunch of carrots

  cleaned and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and black pepper

  to taste
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

  or, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1/2-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the grill to high heat.
• 2 Toss the whole carrots in olive oil. Season with a little salt and pepper.
• 3 Place the carrots on the grill in a single layer.
• 4 Grill for 8-10 minutes or until tender and charred, turning occasionally. If the
  carrots are on the larger side, consider parboiling them for 3-4 minutes before
  seasoning and grilling.
• 5 In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Slowly add the maple syrup, and
  stir to combine.
• 6 Brush the glaze over the carrots during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Keep a
  close eye on the carrots and watch for burning.
• 7 Once tender, remove grilled carrots from the grill and transfer them to a
  serving platter.
• 8 Sprinkle with fresh thyme, and drizzle with lemon juice.
• 9 Serve as a side dish with your favorite grilled or smoked proteins. Enjoy!
• 10 Store grilled carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  Rewarm them in the microwave until heated through.

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