Honey roasted rainbow carrots are baked to tender-crisp perfection.
Just a handful of ingredients including olive oil, honey and simple seasonings are all you need to get delicious and beautifully glazed carrots.
Elegant but every day easy, rainbow roasted carrots are a colorful addition to any table.
Easy Yet Elegant Side Dish!
- This eye-catching appetizer or side dish goes from the oven to the table in minutes.
- Peeling is optional in this effortless recipe.
- Honey glazed carrots can be prepped up to two days ahead.
- Naturally sweet and healthy, roasted carrots go with any chicken, beef, or pork recipe.
Ingredients and Variations
Carrots – Rainbow carrots come in purple, yellow, white, or red and look best if you leave a little of the stem attached. Can’t find the rainbow variety? Use regular orange or baby carrots.
Sweet or Savory – No honey? Use maple syrup or whisk brown sugar with the oil until it’s dissolved. Omit the honey altogether for a simple, savory dish with a sprinkle of homemade Italian seasonings if you like.
Oil – Melted butter can be used instead of oil and leftover bacon grease can be melted and used for a deep, smoky flavor.
Variations – Add some slices of baby red potatoes, strips of bell peppers, small, whole mushrooms, or halved Brussels sprouts to the baking sheet. For a zesty twist, brush carrots with a little teriyaki glaze for a fun appetizer.
How to Make Roasted Rainbow Carrots
- Toss carrots in oil, honey, salt, and pepper (per recipe below).
- Roast in a single layer on a baking sheet until caramelized and tender-crisp. Serve hot.
Ways to Serve Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Colorful roasted rainbow carrots go perfectly with a holiday ham, or a simple meatloaf. Serve them as an appetizer alongside some oven-roasted asparagus and some homemade garlic sauce with lemon wedges.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Carrots
Store roasted rainbow carrots in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave or add them to fresh garden salsa or a hearty vegetable soup.
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 pounds rainbow carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a medium bowl, mix oil, honey, salt, and pepper together. Add carrots and toss to combine (or brush onto carrots, covering completely).
- Add carrots to baking tray in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning carrots every 10 minutes or so, until carrots are cooked to your liking and sides are lightly browned.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in a covered container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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