Welcome to the simplest roasted carrots recipe ever! Okay, well – roasted carrots are pretty simple in and of themselves, sure. But these roasted rainbow carrots are simple AND super pretty – delicious and impressive.
I mean, just look at those colors!
Rainbow carrots are so wonderful. Vibrant shades of yellow, orange, purple … perfection. When topped with bright green herbs, it just amps up the prettiness – and, bonus, the flavor too.
You can use any herbs you like in this roasted rainbow carrots recipe, but in this case, we’ve got a generous sprinkle of gremolata, a mix of fresh herbs plus lemon and garlic.
Wanna know how easy Roasted Rainbow Carrots are to make? Here you go. First, you grab your rainbow carrots.
Then you peel them and cut them into slightly smaller pieces.
Then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a cookie sheet. Throw them (okay, gently place them) into the oven to roast and turn your attention to the gremolata.
Chop, chop … done.
Now pull the carrots out, arrange them on a platter, sprinkle with herbs or gremolata, and serve.
Can you hear the oohs and aahs now? I know, right?!
Color everyone super impressed. And you didn’t even have to break a sweat.
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound rainbow carrots (peeled and cut into long, even pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mint Gremolata
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon lightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 medium clove garlic (grated*)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place carrots in a medium bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and toss until coated. Add the salt and pepper and toss again. Place in the preheated oven and bake until fork-tender and lightly browned in spots, 20-25 minutes.
- While the carrots roast, make the gremolata. Place the parsley and mint on a cutting board and begin to mince. About halfway through mincing, add the lemon zest and grated garlic. Continue mincing until the herb are finely chopped.
- When the carrots are done, remove them from the oven and arrange on a platter. Top with the gremolata and serve.
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, with a name like mine, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
