Maple Dijon Grilled Carrots

These Maple Dijon Grilled Carrots are THE BEST ever. No lie. They’re grilled on the BBQ, then covered in an easy-to-make, super-delicious maple Dijon sauce.

I’ve joked about calling these “the best carrots ever,” and honestly, it wouldn’t be far off. These maple Dijon grilled carrots are one of those recipes that sound simple but completely steal the show once they hit the table. The moment you taste them, you’ll understand why I keep coming back to them.

The first time I made them, I figured a pound of carrots would easily feed four people. I was very wrong. We absolutely demolished the plate, and there may have been some playful arguing over the last few pieces. They’re that good — sweet, savory, and impossible to stop eating.

What really sets these carrots apart is the texture. They don’t turn limp or mushy on the grill, which is my biggest carrot pet peeve. Instead, they come out tender with just the right amount of bite, so they still feel like an actual vegetable. Cutting them into halves or quarters is key here — it lets them cook evenly on the grill without burning on the outside or staying raw in the middle. And the best part? No pre-cooking required. Straight to the grill, exactly how BBQ cooking should be.

About the maple Dijon glaze

We need to talk about the glaze because it’s almost embarrassingly simple — just three ingredients. Simple is almost always the move in my kitchen, and this glaze proves why. It’s sweet, a little Dijon-spicy, and unbelievably good.

I like to brush most of it onto the carrots as they grill, then save a little extra for serving. Fair warning: once it’s on the table, you’ll want to drizzle it over everything else on your plate, too.

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Maple Dijon Grilled Carrots Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

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These Maple Dijon Grilled Carrots are THE BEST ever. No lie. They're grilled on the BBQ, then covered in an easy-to-make, super-delicious maple Dijon sauce.

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Ingredients

• ▢ ¼ cup maple syrup
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 clove garlic (very finely minced)
• ▢ 2 lbs carrots (cut in half lengthwise (see notes))
• ▢ 1 teaspoon oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ Optional: minced parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

• Preheat your grill on low heat.
• In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
  ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic
• Toss the carrots with the oil and sea salt. Grill, turning them once, until they are mostly soft and have grill marks on both sides, about 10 minutes. Brush the carrots with about half of the glaze and let it caramelize on the grill for one more minute.
  2 lbs carrots, 1 teaspoon oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Remove the carrots from the grill and drizzle them with the remaining maple Dijon glaze. If you’d like, make them pretty with a little parsley.
  Optional: minced parsley

Notes

If your carrots are on the bigger side, or if you prefer them completely soft, cut them into quarters lengthwise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe, Calories: 108kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 24g (8%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 1g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 356mg (15%), Potassium: 523mg (15%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 15g (17%), Vitamin A: 25263IU (505%), Vitamin C: 9mg (11%), Calcium: 68mg (7%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

© Author Kristen Stevens

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