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๐Ÿ Home ยป Recipes ยป Grill Side Dish Recipes

Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glazed

Published: Jun 4, 2024 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan ยท 4 Comments

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Time: 20 minutes mins

Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze are easy to prep and grillโ€”a perfect side dish for any grilled entree. We love carrots, and grilling enhances the sweetness and a little smoky caramelized char.

๐Ÿฅ•Ingredients

Carrots
Olive oil
Glazeโ€”honey, brown sugar, olive oil

grilled carrot on fork.
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  • ๐Ÿฅ•Ingredients
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Grill Carrots with Honey Glazeโ€”Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
  • โฒ๏ธHow long to grill carrots?
  • โœ”๏ธMake them right every time
  • ๐ŸดOther grilled side dishes
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธWhen to serve
  • โ„๏ธStorage of leftovers
  • โ“FAQs
  • ๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions
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Grilling brings out the best in most foods; grilled carrots are no exception. We love the smoky grilled flavor of honey grilled carrots honey.

This recipe is simple: quickly prepare the carrots, brush them with oil, and grill alongside your main dish. Add a glaze halfway through for the star of the meal.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Grill Carrots with Honey Glazeโ€”Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

Carrots with honey and sugar..
cleaning and oiling grill grates.

1. Preheat grill to medium (surface temp of about 400ยฐ-450ยฐ).

cutting carrots in half with knife.

2. Trim carrots and cut them in half if they are over ยพ inch thick.

Brushing carrots with oil.

3. Brush the carrots with olive oil.

carrots on a grill grate.

4. Grill the carrots in a grill pan or on the grates, flipping every 5 minutes.

brushing carrots on the grill with honey.

5. Mix honey glaze of honey, brown sugar, and olive oil. At the 10-minute flip, brush all sides with the honey glaze.

grilled honey glazed carrots on a red plate.

6. Grill until the internal temperature is over 190ยฐโ€”about 5 to 10 minutes more.

For more details, keep reading. See the Recipe Card below for complete instructions and to print.

โฒ๏ธHow long to grill carrots?

Grilled carrots need to be "fork-tender"โ€”about 190ยฐ. Grilling will take about 15-20 minutes, depending on the exact grill temperature and the thickness of the carrots.

โœ”๏ธMake them right every time

Pick fresh carrots of about equal size. Cut them in half longways if they are over ยพ inch thick, but they can be cooked whole if smaller. This is not a good recipe for baby carrots.

You may peel the carrots or not. Trim the top and the thin end off, then brush with olive oil before grilling.

I always talk about grill surface temperature, and carrots are a good match for the midrange 400ยฐ-450ยฐโ€”the range for most chicken and pork recipes. If you are running a grill over 450ยฐ, decrease the temperature in one area.

A gas grill works well since it is easier to control the temperature and usually has a large grill surface. If you can control the temperature, a charcoal grill may be used.

You can grill in a grill pan or directly on the grates. Either is fine, but it must be oiled well.

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๐ŸดOther grilled side dishes

Take advantage of these other grilled side dishes. Start with some starch, like Grill Small Potatoes or Grill Biscuits. Then add another grilled veggie recipes, like Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes or Grilling Asparagus. And don't forget dessert of Grilled Glazed Pineapple or Grilled Peaches.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธWhen to serve

Grilled glazed carrots go with almost any grilled entree, but I find them particularly compelling with grilled burgers, grilled chicken breasts, grilled pork loin chops, or grilled t-bone steaks.

โ„๏ธStorage of leftovers

Store leftover grilled glazed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Reheat for about 5 minutes in an air fryer or a 375ยฐ oven. They are also great on a tossed salad or garnish.

โ“FAQs

Do I need to peel the carrots?

No, just a good clean of the skin with running water and a brush will be fine.

Can I use baby carrots?

You can grill them in a grill pan, but baby carrots are cut from large woody carrots and have less flavor. So you will be disappointed.

Can I add the honey glaze when I start grilling?

No. The sugar in the honey will burn before the carrots are tender, so we partly cook them and then add the glaze for the last part of the cooking.

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๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions

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Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glazed

From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze are easy to prep and grillโ€”a perfect side dish for any grilled entree. We love carrots, and grilling enhances the sweetness and a little smoky caramelized char.
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings #/Adjustable :2 servings
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Ingredients

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  • 2 carrots
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil - for brushing

Honey Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium (surface temp of about 400ยฐ-450ยฐ).
    clean and oil grill crates
  • Prep the carrots. Scrub well or peel. Cut off the root and skinny tip.ย If the carrots are thicker than ยพ inch, cut in half lengthwise. Mix 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon olive oil, heat in the microwave for 15 seconds to get hot, and stir to combine the sugar.
    cutting carrots in half with knife
  • Give the carrots a good brush of olive oil, and don't forget the cut ends. Don't brush with glaze yet.
    Brushing carrots with oil
  • You can use a grill pan or grill directly on the grates, but be sure either is well-oiled. Flip the carrots every 5 minutes.
    carrots on a grill grate
  • About 10 minutes into grilling, brush with the honey solution, flip and brush again.
    brushing carrots on the grill with honey
  • Grill until the internal temperature is over 190ยฐ in the thickest part and tender, about 5 to 10 minutes more, for a total grill time of 15 to 20 minutes.
    grilled honey glazed carrots on a red plate.

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips

  1. Pick carrots of about the same size. If the thickest part is over ยพ inch in diameter, cut them in half longwise. Otherwise, you can grill them whole.
  2. Peeling is optional. Cut off the top and skinny tip.
  3. It is hard to cook this over 500ยฐ grill surface temperature since the outside will burn before the carrot is cooked. So, get the temperature right.
  4. Like many recipes, there are variables: exact grill temperature, the thickness of the carrots, and your desired tenderness.
  5. A done carrot is when it is as tender as you like and about 190ยฐ in the thickest part.

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Nutrition Estimate (may vary)

Calories : 125 kcal (6%)Carbohydrates : 18 g (6%)Protein : 1 g (2%)Fat : 6 g (9%)Saturated Fat : 1 g (5%)Sodium : 44 mg (2%)Potassium : 195 mg (6%)Fiber : 2 g (8%)Sugar : 15 g (17%)Vitamin A : 10191 IU (204%)Vitamin C : 4 mg (5%)Calcium : 20 mg (2%)Iron : 1 mg (6%)

Originally Published June 20, 2013. Update with expanded details and refreshed photosโ€”a table of contents added for navigation.

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  1. Karen Dahmer says

    August 04, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    We also tripled the recipe and used rainbow carrots. We did add a pinch of salt to the glaze mixture. Love the flavor and will absolutely make againโฃ๏ธ

    Reply
  2. Gigi says

    June 08, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I bought a bag of organic rainbow carrots (purple, yellow and orange). I tripled the recipe as I was cooking for more than two and wanted leftovers. Delicious! Everyone loved them, and they look beautiful on the dinner plate. Will absolutely make again. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Jonnette Nielsen says

    January 05, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    This sounds really good I am going to try it with your mayo parmesan Chicken . I'm trying to find a side dish also. Thank you very much

    Reply
  4. Chris says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    These remind me of a tarragon braised carrot dish that we love, I'll give yours a try.

    Reply

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