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Balsamic Grilled Baby Carrots

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 20 baby carrots, cleaned peeled and cut in half, lengthwise
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • ½ orange, zested
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  2. Place carrots and thyme in a mixing bowl and toss together with oil until all carrots are well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small mixing bowl combine the remaining ingredients and whisk together until fully incorporated and sugar is mostly dissolved.
  4. Once grill is hot, spread carrots onto grill or grill pan, in a single layer, and grill for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Brush with balsamic butter and flip. Grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, brushing carrots with the glaze every 2 minutes.
  6. Once carrots have softened brush with butter mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Drizzle with any remaining balsamic butter, top with citrus zest and adjust seasonings. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 7285IU (146%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 7285IU 146%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.