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EASY Rainbow Roasted Carrots Recipe

📋 Modified: Mar 10, 2025 Published: Apr 18, 2024 by 👩🏻‍🍳 Jami Powell · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Are you ready to add some color to your plate? This Easy Rainbow Roasted Carrots Recipe is not only delicious but also really fun to make. Serve these at a holiday gathering or plate them up for a fun snack. We'll show you how with easy-to-follow steps.

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Roasted rainbow carrots are like a burst of happiness on your plate. They're basically regular carrots, but super colorful! Imagine red, purple, yellow, and orange carrots, all roasted to perfection and glazed with sweet maple syrup and olive oil.

Looking for more easy side dish ideas? If you like this recipe, you may also love our Easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges or these Green Beans and Carrots in Thyme Butter Sauce.

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Why We Love This Recipe

  • Festive: These carrots are like a party on your plate! Perfect for Thanksgiving holidays or any special occasion.
  • Easy: Seriously, if you can turn on an oven, you can make these carrots. Easy peasy!
  • Versatile: You can eat them as a snack, side dish, or even throw them in a salad. There are so many options.

Ingredients

  • Rainbow Carrots: They come in all sorts of colors and make your plate look awesome!
  • Maple Syrup: Adds a sweet touch that makes the carrots taste even better.
  • Olive Oil: Helps the carrots get all crispy and delicious in the oven.
  • Thyme: Adds flavor and visual appeal.

A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Maple Syrup: If you don't have maple syrup, honey works just as well.
  • Olive Oil: Don't have olive oil? No worries! Use coconut or avocado oil instead.
  • Thyme: Parsley can be substituted for thyme for freshness.
  • Spice: Add some chili powder for a kick!
  • Add-ins: Add a sprinkle of crumbled feta or goat cheese on top with chopped pistachios.
  • Presentation: Slice them into thin rounds or choose carrots of similar thickness. You can even leave them whole!
  • Diet: Serve them with other vegetables like potatoes, Brussel sprouts, or parsnips for added nutrition. *Baking times may need to be adjusted.

How To Make the Easy Rainbow Roasted Carrots Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Wash, peel, and trim the ends of the rainbow carrots. Cut them into uniform-sized pieces, about 2 inches in length.

STEP TWO: Prepare the Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP THREE: Prepare to Roast

Place the chopped rainbow carrots in a mixing bowl and drizzle the maple glaze over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.

Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.

STEP FOUR: Garnish and Serve

Once roasted, transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

easy rainbow roasted carrots variation 1 with goat cheese and pistachios

Sprinkled with goat cheese and pistachios.

Easy rainbow carrots variation 2 sliced into thin rounds with mini potatoes

Sliced into thin rounds with baby potatoes. *Baking time may need to be adjusted.

Expert Tips for Success

👩‍🍳Jami's Pro Tips: Want to take this recipe to the next level? Check out my expert tips below for the best flavor, texture, and meal prep hacks!

✔️ DO Purchase rainbow carrots of similar thickness for even roasting, or slice them into even-sized pieces.
❌ DO NOT Overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure proper caramelization of vegetables.

Storage

Store leftover roasted rainbow carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat roasted carrots in the oven, in a skillet on the stovetop, or in a microwave or air fryer.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use regular orange carrots instead of rainbow carrots?

Yes, you can! While rainbow carrots add a vibrant touch to the dish, regular orange carrots will work just as well in terms of flavor.

Can I roast other vegetables along with the rainbow carrots?

Absolutely! Feel free to add vegetables like Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or parsnips to the baking sheet for a colorful medley of roasted veggies.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the carrots and maple glaze ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, simply roast the carrots as directed.

Easy rainbow carrots hero image roasted with maple syrup glaze

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EASY Rainbow Roasted Carrots Recipe

Jami Powell
Hey there, future master chefs! Are you ready to add some color to your plate? This Easy Rainbow Roasted Carrots Recipe is not only delicious but also really fun to make. Serve these at a holiday gathering or plate them up for a fun snack. We'll show you how with easy-to-follow steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 79 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rainbow carrots washed and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
  • Wash, peel, and trim the ends of the rainbow carrots. Cut them into uniform-sized pieces, about 2 inches in length.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chopped rainbow carrots in a mixing bowl and drizzle the maple glaze over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Once roasted, transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover roasted rainbow carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.
Reheat Reheat roasted carrots in the oven, in a skillet on the stovetop, or in a microwave or air fryer. 
Substitutions
  • Maple Syrup: If you don't have maple syrup, honey works just as well.
  • Olive Oil: Use coconut oil or avocado oil instead.
  • Thyme: Parsley can be substituted for thyme for freshness.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 142mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 18960IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.4mg
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