Carrots are he althy and can be prepared in many ways. But grilling carrots? This may sound unusual, but it's extremely tasty.
While real meat eaters look forward to the juicy steak in the barbecue season, vegetarians only have fish or vegetables. Eggplants, peppers or zucchini are the most likely to come to mind. However, the same thing always becomes boring and bland at some point. It's not that difficult to add some variety to the grill - even for vegetarians.
Carrots are not the typical grilled vegetable, but the tubers are a very tasty and, above all, aromatic alternative to many other types of vegetables. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when preparing it. Only then can you experience an unrestricted taste experience.
Prepare carrots for grilling
Most of the time, some soil still sticks to the carrots, so they should first be cleaned under running water. A special vegetable brush works best here. Incidentally, bunched carrots are ideal for grilling. In any case, you should remove the green beforehand, otherwise it would burn on the grill.
You can also remove the skin with a vegetable peeler if you wish. But then you can save yourself the work of cleaning at the beginning.
By the way, it doesn't matter which grill you use to prepare the carrots. However, you will definitely get the best and spiciest aroma on a classic charcoal grill thanks to the smoky aroma. It would be important for the carrots to be about the same thickness so that the preparation time is about the same for everyone. They should not be too thin, otherwise they will get mushy very quickly.
You don't usually have to cut the carrots, you can place them whole on the grill.
Tips for cooking on the grill
» Tip 1: How you prepare and season the carrots on the grill is purely a matter of taste. The natural taste of the vegetables is slightly sweet and mild. So feel free to spice it up more. However, the aromas should only underline the typical taste of the carrots and not cover them up. The preparation of the carrots is similar to that of grilled sausages, it is best to use grill tongsgrab and turn.
» Tip 2: If you grill the carrots, you should make sure there is enough liquid, otherwise they will burn very quickly. It is best to marinate them in advance. Olive oil, s alt, pepper and garlic provide a good base. Melted butter, balsamic vinegar, some maple syrup or honey, s alt, grated orange or lemon peel and fresh parsley make the carrots from the grill a real taste experience.
» Tip 3: You can also place the carrots in an aluminum tray to prevent liquid from dripping onto the charcoal when grilling.
» Tip 4: You can also briefly blanch the carrots before marinating and grilling, which also shortens the preparation time.