Rainbow Roasted Carrots

Name: Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound rainbow carrots; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoon vegan butter (melted); 2 tablespoon maple syrup; fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Perfectly Roasted Rainbow Carrots with hints of sweetness from maple syrup. You’ll love this easy carrot side dish for the color and flavor!

overhead photo of roasted rainbow carrots in a white casserole dish with handles

It’s no secret that we LOVE our roasted vegetables. From roasted potatoes, roasted tomatoes, roasted butternut squash, roasted radishes, and so much more, these roasted rainbow carrots make your tummy happy!

It’s so easy to toss them together with your favorite seasonings and if you don’t like them sweet you can easily leave out the maple syrup and add in even more savory spices. You can’t go wrong with our go-to mix of parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. So good and so super simple.

ROASTED CARROTS INGREDIENTS AND NOTES:

Rainbow Carrots – you can also use baby carrots or even regular carrots
Avocado Oil – this is our favorite high smoke point oil
Kosher salt – this is a coarse salt so keep that in mind if you use something else
Vegan Butter – our go to vegan butter is earth balance or country crock
Maple Syrup – you can also use agave or honey if you’re not vegan, don’t like it sweet? simply leave it out.
Fresh Parsley – parsley is great for a pop of color without too much overpowering flavor.⁠

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

For the full ingredient amount and full instructions on how to make roasted rainbow carrots see the recipe card below.

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
Toss the carrots with the avocado oil and salt, place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes..
Mix the butter and maple syrup together and then drizzle the maple syrup butter mixture over the carrots and toss to combine. Roast for an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy while warm.

roasted carrots in a white casserole dish with handles

Recipe Tips:

This recipe is super versatile! You can use orange carrots, tri colored rainbow carrots, parsnips, or even baby carrots.
Avocado oil helps the carrots get that nice caramlization and roast. You could also go without, but the carrots will be a bit more dry on the outside.
Maple adds a bit of sweetness, but can be left out. Carrots are naturally sweet so don’t go too heavy on the maple syrup.
We add fresh parsley for a bit of freshness but thyme, rosemarry, or even chives would also be delicious.

STORAGE AND REHEATING TIPS

Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days.
Freeze: Place the roasted rainbow carrots in an airtight freezer safe container and freeze for 3-4 months. Keep in mind that the texture will change a bit and the carrots will be softer. We recommend roasting them again to bring back some texture.
Reheat: To reheat you can use your oven or air fryer at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes, oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or microwave for 3-4 minutes.

tongs holding up a roasted carrot above a casserole dish filled with roasted rainbow carrots

HOW TO SERVE

This is best served as a side dish but can be served with all of your favorite meals or even chopped up into a vegetable bowl.

FAQs

How long to roast carrots?

The total roasting time is 20 minutes, but if you have larger carrots you may need to increase this to 25 minutes.

Can I add other vegetables?

Yes! We actually love to make roasted broccoli and carrots. To do this we buy a head of broccoli and cut it into larger pieces so it doesn’t burn before the carrots fully cook.

What if I can’t find smaller carrots?

No worries, you can just chop your carrots or even use baby carrots.

roasted carrots in a white casserole dish with handles on a beige napkin

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Perfectly Roasted Rainbow Carrots with hints of sweetness from maple syrup. You'll love this easy carrot side dish for the color and flavor!

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rainbow carrots, roasted carrots, roasted rainbow carrots

Servings: servings

Calories: 166kcal

Author: Courtney

Ingredients

1 pound rainbow carrots
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoon vegan butter melted
2 tablespoon maple syrup
fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with the avocado oil and kosher salt. Toss to combine.
Roast the carrots for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and maple syrup. Drizzle the maple syrup butter mixture over the carrots and toss to combine.
Roast for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy while warm.
Store any leftover carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

If you don’t like maple syrup you can simply leave it out. We recommend adding in some granulated or minced garlic to give the carrots another level of flavor without the maple syrup.

Nutrition

The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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