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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots

    Published: Oct 30, 2022 by Rebecca Taig · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots are made to perfection, seasoned with a little salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. These easy glazed rainbow carrots can be made in less than 45 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners and holiday meals.

    Honey roasted rainbow carrots displayed in a white oval staub brand bowl, with gold and silver serving utensils. Across from the carrots is a small white bowl filled with fresh thyme and a small clear bowl with honey.

    Honey roasted rainbow carrots are simple yet elegant. This colorful side dish is caramelized to perfection with a combination of seasonings, melted butter, and honey. Naturally gluten-free, this healthy recipe can be adapted for dairy-free, paleo, and vegan needs.

    You are going to love the simplicity of this recipe! Even picky eaters in your house will be asking for a second helping. We tend to serve these during the holidays along with my roasted rosemary potatoes, corn casserole, and green bean casserole.

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    • Ingredients
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    • FAQ
    • Tips For the Best Oven Roasted Roasted Rainbow Carrots
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    Ingredients

    This is an ingredient shot of honey roasted rainbow carrots.
    • Rainbow Carrots: Rainbow carrots are also known as tri-colored carrots and multicolored carrots. They come in a variety of colors, typically purple, white, yellow, and orange.
    • Butter: Melted unsalted butter, vegan butter, ghee, or Butter Flavored Coconut Oil works well in this recipe. You could even use brown butter for more of a caramel-like nutty flavor.
    • Oil: The extra virgin olive oil helps caramelize the carrots at high heat.
    • Honey: Honey gives the carrots a sweet caramel-like flavor. You can replace the honey with real maple syrup for a vegan option.
    • Garlic Powder: A pinch of garlic powder gives balance to the savory-sweet notes.
    • Salt: Salt helps bring out all of the flavors while balancing the sweetness.
    • Black Pepper: Black pepper gives these carrots a hint of spice.
    • Thyme: For best results use fresh thyme! You could also use fresh rosemary or chopped parsley.

    Instructions

    Rainbow carrots peeled, in a small bowl with seasonings.

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    Peel and diagonally cut the whole carrots into 3-4 pieces, depending on the size and thickness of the carrot. Each piece should be around 1"-1.5" in length.

    Add the butter to a small glass bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, or until fully melted. Pour the butter and remaining ingredients directly over the carrots, and toss until the carrots are fully coated.

    Rainbow carrots chopped and peeled, spread out evenly on a silver baking sheet with a butter honey glaze.

    Spread the carrots out evenly on a large baking sheet in a single layer.

    Roast for 15 minutes, flip the carrots, then roast for another 15 minutes (30 minutes total).

    Honey roasted rainbow carrots on a baking sheet, coming out of the oven.

    Remove the carrots from the oven and garnish them with more thyme. Serve.

    FAQ

    Do rainbow carrots taste different than regular carrots?

    The taste between regular orange carrots and rainbow carrots is very subtle and really only noticed when eaten raw. Overall, these colorful carrots roasted taste very similar to orange carrots, therefore you shouldn't notice a difference.

    What do rainbow carrots taste like?

    The yellow and white carrots tend to be a bit sweeter while the purple carrots have more of a peppery taste, similar to a radish. Depending on where you get your carrots also makes a big difference in flavor. Fresh garden carrots hold a stronger more earthy flavor while those in the grocery store tend to be a bit milder.

    What is the best way to cut whole carrots?

    Make sure you have a sharp knife to help promote easy cutting. I like to cut the carrots into thirds or fourths diagonally, depending on the size. Each piece cut should be about 1"-1.5" in length. From there, cut the thicker carrots in half for overall even cooking.

    A large white oval shaped bowl with honey roasted rainbow carrots, and silver-gold utensils.

    Tips For the Best Oven Roasted Roasted Rainbow Carrots

    1. For Reheating: These easy roasted rainbow carrots are best served warm, right out of the oven. They can however be reheated in the microwave until they warmed through, prior to serving.
    2. Don't Forget to Flip The Carrots: Flipping the carrots halfway through the cooking time will help ensure each side bakes evenly.
    3. Fresh is Best: Make sure to use fresh carrots for the best results.

    Recipe

    Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots

    Recipe Author : Rebecca Taig
    Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots are made to perfection, seasoned with a little salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. These easy glazed rainbow carrots can be made in less than 45 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners and holiday meals.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Servings 4
    Calories 217 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds carrots, peeled, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced, plus extra for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grab a large baking sheet and set it aside.
    • Prep the carrots. Peel and diagonally cut the whole carrots into 3-4 pieces. Each piece should be around 1"-1.5" in length. For thicker carrots, cut the pieces in half to promote even cooking.
    • Coat the carrots. Place the carrots in a large bowl with the melted butter, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Toss until the carrots are fully coated.
    • Roast the carrots. Spread the carrots evenly on the large baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, flip the carrots, then roast for another 15 minutes (30 minutes total).
    • Garnish and serve. Remove the carrots from the oven and garnish with additional thyme. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 448mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 37901IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Mignon says

      January 11, 2025 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious! My Lidl had a 2# bag of lovely organic rainbow carrots on sale for $2.99. I chose maple syrup. I lined the pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and used the convection feature in my oven - same temp and time. We enjoyed them with fish and a green salad. We ate the whole batch!

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      • Rebecca Taig says

        January 12, 2025 at 5:32 am

        Mignon,

        Thank you for leaving a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe.

        Reply
    2. Jill says

      April 05, 2024 at 6:24 am

      Can this recipe be made without cutting the carrots? Just baking them whole ? Thanks!

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      • Rebecca Taig says

        April 05, 2024 at 6:44 am

        Hi Jill,

        The roasting time may vary depending on the size of the carrots but I think this should work.

        Reply
    3. Jeremiah Matters says

      February 15, 2024 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      This turned out amazing! Made it for my partner and I for a side dish for Valentine's Day. I'll definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Rebecca Taig says

        February 15, 2024 at 8:53 am

        Jeremiah,

        I appreciate the kind review. I hope you and your partner had a wonderful Valentines Day.

        Reply

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