Grilled Lemon Carrots
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots - cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme - chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon zest for garnish 
 
In this recipe, lemon lends its refreshing taste to the flavor of sweet
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, which are made even more

flavorful by grilling. Try
this simple but tasty side dish as an accompaniment for
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or pork chops.

 
Directions

  • Spray foil with a nonstick cooking spray.

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  • Place the cut carrots on the foil.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Mix the lemon juice, butter, sugar, and thyme. Pour over the carrots; then fold the foil to
    make a packet.
  • Place on the grill over medium heat.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes, just until the carrots are
    crisp tender.
  • Open the packet and stir occasionally and check for doneness.
  • Garnish with lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.


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