Grilled Orange & Dill Carrots
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Grilled orange and dill carrots are a vibrant and flavourful side dish featuring fresh carrots that have been grilled for a nice smoky char. The dish is enhanced with a zesty orange glaze and aromatic dill. Although recommended to be cooked directly on a grill, they can also be made in foil over the campfire.Â
Dietary Preferences:Â dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free
Macronutrients (per serving):
Carb Energy
18.3g | 73 kcal
Protein Power
1g | 4 kcal
Fat Fuel
3.6g | 32 kcal
Learn more about the importance of macronutrients in your outdoor adventure meal plan
Grilled Orange & Dill Carrots Ingredients
Before you go running to the store, let me give you the inside scoop on the key ingredients:
Carrots
Native to: central Asia
Top 3 nutrients: vitamin A, fiber, vitamin K1
It’s best to use whole medium or large sized carrots. Too small of carrots can make the grilling process tedious and runs the risk of them falling through the grates. Feel free to use classic orange carrots, or colour up the dish with purple, red, white or yellow carrots.Â
Orange Juice
Native to:Â southeast Asia
Top 3 nutrients: vitamin C, potassium, folate (vitamin B9)
Nothing beats the bright and fresh flavour and acidity of freshly squeezed OJ! Any orange variety you can get your hands on should do. Although fresh squeezed is highly recommended, you can use bottled orange juice if you prefer.Â
Dill
Native to: Mediterranean
Top 3 nutrients: vitamin C, vitamin A, iron
Feel free to use fresh or dried dill. Fresh provides the best flavour, but if you’re using dill, simply make the sauce ahead of time to allow the dill flavour to reactivate.Â
Honey
Native to: World-wide
Top 3 nutrients: sugars, B vitamins, antioxidants
I always recommend using natural honey because it undergoes minimal processing, which means it retains more of its original nutrients and beneficial compounds. This includes enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. (It’s also much yummier!)
Vegetable Oil
Native to:Â variety dependent
Top 3 nutrients: fats, vitamin E, omega 3 or 6Â
Avocado, sunflower, canola and grapeseed have mellow flavours and hold the best heat allowance.Â
What to Serve With Grilled Orange & Dill Carrots
Grilled Orange & Dill Carrots pair well with a variety of main dishes. Consider serving them alongside grilled chicken or fish for a light and refreshing meal. Alternatively, they can complement heartier options like roasted pork or steak, adding a burst of citrus and herb flavours to the overall plate.
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Grilled Orange & Dill Carrots FAQ's
Can these be cooked in a pan or in foil?
Although directly cooking on the grill provides the best char, foil is a great alternative if you’re cooking over the campfire. If you want to use a pan, you can, but you’ll miss out on the nice char and smoky touch from the grill or fire. You’ll want to crank up the heat a bit if using a pan.Â
Can I use butter instead of vegetable oil?
For sure you can. Most vegetable oils have a higher smoke point (so can handle the heat better) but considering the relatively short cook time and medium heat used, butter works too. In order to prevent sticking, I recommend melting the butter or using your hands to rub the butter directly on the carrots to best ensure the carrots are lightly coated.
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Grilled Orange & Dill Carrots
Grilled orange and dill carrots are a vibrant and flavourful side dish featuring fresh carrots that have been grilled for a nice smoky char. The dish is enhanced with a zesty orange glaze and aromatic dill. Although recommended to be cooked directly on a grill, they can also be made in foil over the campfire.Â
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 ½ tsp fresh dill, or ½ tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Prep the sauce (do this first if using dried dill to allow the flavours to reactivate)
- 1. Juice orange and combine 2 tbsp worth with honey and dried dill.
Get Grilling!
- 2. Turn grill on to medium heat (or ensure campfire is a similar cooking heat).
- 3. Wash and peel carrots (peeling optional). Slice lengthwise as close to the middle as possible.
- 4. Toss carrots in vegetable oil. Stir or shake well to lightly coat all carrots as evenly as possible.
- 5. Once grill is heated, place carrots directly on grill. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Flip halfway through to allow both sides of carrots to char. They should be slightly soft when done.
- 6. Remove from grill and place on a plate. Generously drizzle with orange, dill and honey sauce.
Notes
- Cooking over the campfire? Learn how to gauge the cooking temperature of a campfire by giving our post a read:Â How to Cook Over the Campfire Like a Master Chef
- Did you know that foil is recyclable? Just ensure to remove food particles as much as possible and crumple up in a ball before recycling (this may vary depending where you live)
- Prep the orange, dill and honey sauce at home.Â
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 18.3gProtein: 1gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 64mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 13g
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