Rainbow Roasted Carrots
These are the most flavorful plant based Roasted Rainbow Carrots you’ve ever had. They’re easy to make, use one pan and can be made vegan, vegetarian are gluten-free and nut free.
There is so much to love about these one pan Rainbow Roasted Carrots! Here are a few of my favorites.
- Lots of Flavor -> These are the most flavorful carrots you’ve ever had.
- One Pan -> Easy clean up.
- Low In Fat -> There is very little fat in these carrots.
- Plant Based -> The entire recipe is made from veggies, herbs and spices.
- Vegetarian or Vegan -> Anyone can enjoy this dish.
- Minimal Prep Time -> Takes 10 minutes to prep.
- Everyday Ingredients -> You probably already have what you need.
– Goat Yogurt -> Any greek style yogurt will work you can even use vegan yogurt.
- Heat oil in a medium non stick skillet. Add paprika, cumin, mustard, fennel and sugar and bloom for 1 minute. Add carrots and mix. Place the lid on pan and roast in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes.
- Wish together yogurt, harissa, parsley, thyme, cilantro and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside
- To serve place carrots on a platter and drizzle sauce on top. I like to serve them right out of the skillet nice and hot!
Yes! You should absolutely peel your carrots before roasting them because the skin of the carrot is tough and dry which prevents the seasoning and fats from penetrating the carrot. Peeled carrots come out softer and juicier then non peeled. Not to mention the skin is dirty so peeling it ensures a clean carrot.
Do I Have to Peel Purple Carrots?You don’t have to peel any of the carrots but it’s recommended. The purple ones should be peeled as well.
How Are Rainbow Carrots Different?Rainbow carrots are similar to regular orange carrots. They’re pigment (purple, yellow or orange) depends on where and when the seeds are planted. Growers stick to the growing conditions for each color so that they can control which color they produce.
Do Rainbow Carrots Taste The Same?Rainbow carrots taste almost exactly like orange ones. But there is a very subtle difference in flavor from yellow, to orange and purple carrots.
Are Rainbow Carrots Genetically Modified?Rainbow carrots aren’t genetically modified. The orange carrots we are used to are a more modern variation that was cultivated in the 1600’s. So while individual types of carrots can be genetically modified you don’t have to modify the genes of a carrot to make it rainbow.
I like serving these carrots along side a tasty salad and protein.
- Fall Harvest Salad
- Peruvian Salmon
The flavors from the salmon and carrots make the perfect pair. If you’re entertaining try it with a dry red wine like my all time favorite Oberon.
I like to reheat these carrots in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. Once they’re warm take the lid off of the pot and turn on the broiler for 5 minutes. This will crisp up the carrots.
You can also reheat them in the toaster oven on a sheet of tinfoil. I would not put them in the microwave. This will make them soggy.
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Rainbow Roasted Carrots
Recipe details
- 4 people
- Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 35 Minutes Total time: 45 min
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Looks really good! Only thing I don't have is the goat yogurt. Can pick that up on my next shopping trip. I still cook for my bubble buddy group, mainly dinners now with some snacks and treats here and there. Everyone loves carrots and for the 9 of us and a bunch of pets, (yes I cook for the pets too, all the recalls on commercial food really bothered me so I worked with a few vets and animal dietician to form a meal plan for each animal), I can easily go through 10 to 15 pounds of carrots every couple of weeks. Always looking for something little different - this fits the bill. Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait to try.