Grilled Lemon Thyme Carrots Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Grilled Lemon Thyme Carrots are a delicious and simple side dish perfect for grilling out. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced by the bright flavor of lemon and the aromatic touch of thyme.

Ideal for summer barbecues or any outdoor gathering, these carrots are easy to prepare and complement a variety of main dishes. They are a great addition to your collection of recipes for the grill.

Easy Grilled Lemon Thyme Carrots Recipe

These Grilled Lemon Thyme Carrots are tender and flavorful, marinated in a zesty lemon-thyme mixture before being grilled to perfection. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound baby carrots, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Carrots: Place the baby carrots in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Grill the Carrots: Place the marinated carrots directly on the grill grates or use a grill basket. Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks.