Carrot and Onion Packet
This easy side for the grill is packed with vitamins, plus kids love to get their own packet. In-season asparagus or green beans can easily replace the carrots.
Servings:
Ingredients:
Carrot and Onion Packet
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 90 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 6 g |
| sat. fat | 4 g |
| carb | 9 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 15 mg |
| sodium | 231 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3% |
| iron | 4% |
| vit A | 141% |
| vit C | 10% |
| folate | 8% |
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1 bunch carrots (about 12 oz/375 g)
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted, or extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice (optional)
Preparation:
Halve carrots lengthwise; cut into 3-inch (8 cm) lengths.
Cut 24-inch (60 cm) length of heavy-duty foil; fold crosswise in half.
Unfold foil; mound carrots and onion on 1 side close to fold. Drizzle with butter; toss with parsley, salt and pepper. Fold foil over; fold in sides and seal to form packet.
Place on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until tender-crisp, about 12 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes before opening. To serve, shake gently to distribute seasonings. Drizzle with lemon juice (if using).
Cut 24-inch (60 cm) length of heavy-duty foil; fold crosswise in half.
Unfold foil; mound carrots and onion on 1 side close to fold. Drizzle with butter; toss with parsley, salt and pepper. Fold foil over; fold in sides and seal to form packet.
Place on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until tender-crisp, about 12 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes before opening. To serve, shake gently to distribute seasonings. Drizzle with lemon juice (if using).
Additional Information
- Variations
Asparagus and Sweet Pepper Packet: Replace carrot and onion with 1 lb (500 g) asparagus, trimmed, and 1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced. Cook for about 10 minutes.
Green Bean and Mushroom Packet: Replace carrot and onion with 12 oz (375 g) green beans, trimmed, and 2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 15 minutes.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: June 2007
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