These might just be the best darn Maple Dijon Grilled Carrots ever. No lie. They're grilled on the BBQ and then covered in an easy to make and super delicious maple dijon sauce. They're a healthy side dish recipe that everyone will fall in love with.
Ingredients
¼cupmaple syrup
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
1clovegarlic, very finely minced
2lbscarrots, cut in half lengthwise (see notes)
1teaspoonoil
½teaspoonsea 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.