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Close-up view of grilled carrots with charred lines, showcasing their vibrant orange color and slight caramelization, placed on a dark grill grate.

Grilled Lemon-Mint Carrots

Nesting Lane
Enjoy Grilled Mint and Lemon Carrots, an easy, WW Friendly side dish that combines the sweetness of carrots with the freshness of lemon and mint, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

Grill Pan
Grill Basting Brush
Small Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup

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

Serving Size: 1 Carrot
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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Nutrition

Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 188mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10244IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.3mg
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