Grilled Mint and Lemon Carrots Recipe
Grilled Mint and Lemon Carrots is the recipe you’ll want to keep at the top of your list when you’re planning your next meal.
It’s an easy side dish that brings a fresh twist to your table with just a handful of ingredients.
All you need are carrots, lemon for that zingy kick, honey for a touch of sweetness, and mint to wrap it all up in a refreshing flavor.
This dish isn’t just easy to whip up; it’s WW Friendly too, meaning it’s a smart choice for everyone.
Grilling brings out their natural sweetness and adds a smoky note that’s hard to resist. So, next time you’re in charge of the vegetables, remember these delicious carrots.
They’re not just a side dish; they’re a simple way to make any meal a bit more special.
We have Tips and Tricks below the recipe if you’re interested.
Weight Watchers Points
1 Point (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 1 Blue Plan and 2 Green Plan
1 WW Freestyle Point and 2 Smart Points
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Grilled Lemon-Mint Carrots
Equipment
- Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 medium fresh carrots peeled
- 3 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Before heating, spray the grill rack or grill pan with nonstick spray.
- Heat the grill to medium-high.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the sauce.
- Spray the carrots with nonstick spray.
- Grill the carrots, turning them now and then, until they are lightly charred and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Brush the carrots with some of the sauce.
- Keep grilling the carrots, brushing them once or twice more with sauce, until they are tender, about 5 more minutes.
- Place the carrots on a platter.
- Drizzle more sauce over the carrots and sprinkle them with mint.
- Serve the carrots with any sauce that's left.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips and Tricks
Choosing Carrots: Pick firm, bright-colored carrots with smooth skin for the sweetest taste and best texture.
Lemon Zest Magic: For an even burst of citrus, grate only the yellow part of the lemon peel – the white pith is bitter.
Grill Master Tip: For those picture-perfect grill marks, don’t move the carrots too much. Let them sizzle until the lines are set.
Minty Fresh: Fresh mint is best, but if you’re in a pinch, a sprinkle of dried mint can work in a hurry.
After the Grill: Let your carrots rest a few minutes after grilling. They’ll continue to soften to perfection.
Storage Smarts: Leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They make a tasty cold snack too!
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