Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots — Fast, Easy, and Beautiful!

Have you ever seen a more beautiful, natural food than these colorful carrots? These oven roasted rainbow carrots are easy to make, but pretty enough for a dinner party.

Originally contributed in December 2016 by Amy Godiwalla; this post has been updated.

white platter with colorful roasted carrots.

Roasted Rainbow Carrots

A carrot is one of the most delightful vegetables to harvest, and thanks to this brightly colored carrot collection, you’ll reap the nutritional benefits of ‘eating the rainbow’ as many nutritionists advise!

Rainbow carrots offer everything from vitamin A to anti-inflammatory properties, and oregano is believed to be antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal.

Whether you’re hosting the next holiday party or dinner party or contributing a side dish, these gorgeous carrots will steal the show and wow guests!

orange, yellow, and purple carrots in a white colander on a teal board

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This is one of the simplest recipes, requiring only five ingredients. The spices are minimal and harmonize with the carrots, allowing you to enjoy the vegetable in its purest form. That’s what makes this easy recipe for roasted rainbow carrots so approachable!

Ingredients

Carrots  — The charm of this easy side dish is that it’s made with colorful rainbow carrots that are presented with a portion of their stems still intact. This should be easy enough to do if you’re growing your own carrots in your garden. If not, seek out a farmers market vendor who sells carrots whole. Of course, if carrots complete with their green tops are not available to you, this is purely an aesthetic. No rainbow carrots? You can use standard orange carrots! 

Olive oil — Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. The recipe doesn’t call for much, but the flavor of the oil will shine through.

Seasonings — Again, simple! Besides the commonly available salt and pepper, you’ll add a small amount of dried oregano. (If you’ve grown your own oregano, this would be a great place to use the dried leaves and blossoms.)

Making Them

This recipe for roasted rainbow carrots calls for peeling the roots. Is it absolutely mandatory? No. If you’d prefer to keep the carrot skins intact, simply wash the carrots really well with a vegetable scrub brush.

Once prepared, place the carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss with the seasonings. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes and they’re done!

white platter with colorful roasted carrots.

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white platter with colorful roasted carrots.

Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Oregano Recipe

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This simple recipe for oven roasted rainbow carrots requires only five ingredients. It's easy to make and yet elegant enough for a dinner party.

Ingredients

  • 20 rainbow carrots
  • 1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450º F. Peel the carrots, cut off the ends, and trim the stems, leaving about 2 inches of stalk. Rinse the carrots and pat them dry.
  2. Place the carrots on a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss to coat well.
  3. Roast the carrots for 15-17 minutes or until tender with the prick of a fork. Serve!

Notes

Store leftover carrots in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2.5 carrots
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 64Unsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g

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About the author: Amy Godiwalla is co-author of the What a Good Eater! cookbook, available on Amazon. She writes for the What a Good Eater! food blog and versions of her work have appeared elsewhere online.

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  • Michelle Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:49

    Delicious!

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