Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Roasted Rainbow Carrots – A quick and easy side dish great for the holidays or as a part of a weeknight meal. These gorgeous carrots are sure to be a hit.

Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Rainbow carrots have been one of my favorite finds of the past few years.  Whenever I am at the grocery store getting carrots and they have any rainbow carrots, I always go for them because of how beautiful they look.  I think they really make any dish look more elegant even though they are simply prettier carrots.

Now this recipe is great for the holidays as a side dish or even just for a normal weeknight meal.  You can jazz up the spices if you would like, I kept them pretty simple for this recipe.  Sometimes I whip up a honey thyme glaze for them or add balsamic but really, they taste so good with simple spices that I normally just stick with that.

Common Questions About Making Roasted Rainbow Carrots

How do you get rainbow carrots?

There are naturally a variety of different colors of carrots with orange being the most popular the past few centuries.  Now, rainbow carrots are generally sold together either as full size or baby carrots.

Do rainbow carrots taste different?

The taste difference between different colors of carrots is not terribly noticeable.  There is a slight difference but overall, you can use them in place of baby orange carrots in recipes.

Can I eat rainbow carrots raw?

Yes! Just like any other carrot, you can eat it raw.

Looking for a main course to serve with these carrots? Check out these recipes!

• Smoked Chicken Breasts
• Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Venison Chili

… And if you are looking for more side dishes, check these out!

• Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
• Skillet Cornbread
• Roasted Zucchini
• Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
• Roasted Purple Potatoes

Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Yield: 6 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Roasted Rainbow Carrots - A quick and easy side dish great for the holidays or as a part of a weeknight meal. These gorgeous carrots are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby rainbow carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until the carrots are well coated. Transfer to a 9" cast iron skillet (or baking sheet) and place in the oven. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The carrots should be tender once they are done.