Description
This Pesto Grilled Carrots recipe offers a delightful way to enjoy tender, smoky carrots coated in vibrant, herbaceous pesto. Perfect as a side dish, the carrots are grilled to bring out their natural sweetness before being tossed in fresh pesto sauce for an irresistible flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 cups sliced carrots (about 6 large whole carrots)
Condiments
- 2 Tablespoons pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the grill. Heat the grill to medium heat or set up for indirect grilling over high heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Prepare the carrots. Lightly grease the sliced carrots with oil to prevent sticking, then place them in a grill basket to make handling easier.
- Grill the carrots. Cook the carrots over medium heat for about 20 minutes, turning and tossing them every 5 minutes to ensure they get evenly charred and tender.
- Toss with pesto and serve. Once grilled, transfer the hot carrots to a large bowl, add the pesto, and toss well to coat the carrots evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use a grill basket to prevent the carrot slices from falling through the grates.
- Adjust grilling time depending on the thickness of carrot slices for desired tenderness.
- Pesto can be homemade or store-bought according to preference.
- For an extra smoky flavor, you may use a charcoal grill.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a vegetarian side.
