Description
This Grilled Carrots with Cinnamon & Chipotle dish combines irresistible flavors with simple prep. Perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal, enjoy the delightful zest of cinnamon and the heat of chipotle!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots (about 12–16 medium carrots, about 1-inch in diameter)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chipotle paste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt, to taste
- for topping – fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Light the grill over medium-high heat and let it preheat.
- Wash and peel the carrots thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, mix coconut oil, cinnamon, chipotle paste, chili powder, and salt. Rub this mixture evenly over the carrots using your hands for even coating.
- Place the carrots on the hot grill over indirect heat. Grill for 20-25 minutes, turning and rotating them every 7-8 minutes until they are slightly soft yet firm when checked by pinching.
- Transfer the grilled carrots to a serving platter and top with fresh cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
For best results, select carrots that are uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder and chipotle paste according to your taste.
These carrots make a great side dish for barbecues or a healthy addition to any meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg