Serves 4
35 min
Grilled Foil Packet Carrots with Garlic and Basil
Recipe GLPR74db9fb44af13c
Tender carrots kissed by the grill, wrapped in foil with aromatic garlic and fresh basil. This simple yet elegant side dish brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots while the foil packet keeps them moist and flavorful. Serve hot or chilled.
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Ingredients
8 Carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch rounds
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your grill to medium heat, or prepare charcoal for grilling until moderately hot.
Arrange the carrot slices on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Scatter the minced garlic evenly over the carrots.
Drizzle the olive oil over the carrots and garlic. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Bring the long sides of the foil together and fold down tightly to seal. Then fold and press the shorter sides together firmly, creating a well-sealed foil packet that will contain the steam.
Place the sealed foil packet directly on the grill grate. Cook undisturbed for 25 minutes until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
Using tongs, carefully remove the packet from the grill and place on a heat-safe surface. Slowly open the foil, being cautious of the hot steam that will release.
Transfer the grilled carrots to a serving dish and top with the fresh sliced basil. Serve immediately while hot, or allow to cool and refrigerate to serve chilled.
