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A bowl with roasted carrot sticks in different colours.
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with a simple blend of seasoning, a delicious and healthy side dish for you Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner menu or any other celebration throughout the year. Naturally sweet, these roasted carrots will do down well with everyone in the family.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 purple carrots
  • 3 orange carrots (different shades of orange)
  • 2 yellow carrots (dark and pale yellow)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 Fahrenheit).
  • Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into sticks.
  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the carrots, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the water, and leave the carrots to dry briefly in the colander.
  • Toss them with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange them in one single layer on a large roasting tray, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  • Season with mixed herbs and serve hot.

Notes

  • For these roasted rainbow carrots I opted for a savoury touch, but you can also make them sweet by adding brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • If you do go for the sweet version, I would recommend adding the syrup or sugar towards the end of the roasting time, otherwise they will burn quickly at a high temperature.
  • You can roast them for a lot longer if you prefer a more caramelized taste and a slightly browned look.
  • I prefer preboiling the carrots before roasting to ensure a much tender texture, but you can also roast them straight away - the roasting time will be longer, so do keep an eye on them.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13591IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.3mg