Honey Balsamic Rainbow Carrots Recipe - Only 5 Ingredients « Running in a Skirt (2024)

This Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe is tasty, colorful and so delicious. This simple dish comes together with minimal prep time and just 5 ingredients. The sweet and savory flavors are sure to impress on a holiday menu or just a weeknight meal.

Love carrots? Also try my Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots, and Maple Glazed Carrots

Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe

Oh my, this Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe is so delicious. If you are looking for a tasty and simple rainbow carrots recipe, you have to dive into this one. It roasts the carrots to tender perfection and then tops them with a simple and tangy honey balsamic glaze which could not be richer and more delicious.

I just love the gorgeous rainbow carrots that come in a collection of purple, white, orange, and yellow. They cook the same way as traditional orange carrots but are sure to wow a crowd or even just your family.

Sure you could just serve the carrots roasted, but if you want to elevate your side dish, taking the time to add the simple glaze at the end makes these carrots pop. My Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots are sweet and savory at the same time and all around magically delicious.

Because this recipe is simple but a little extra, it works equally as well on the holiday table (Easter dinner, Easter brunch, Thanksgiving, Christmas) as it does for a weekday or weekend dinner. It's the perfect unexpected side dish.

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Why You'll Love thisHoney Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe...

• This Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe is made with just 5 ingredients and only 10 minutes of hands-on time.
• The carrots are roasted in the oven first to bring out the flavors and tender texture.
• The simple glaze is made with just honey and balsamic.
• It's a bit extra, making it a great dish for the holiday table.
• This dish looks fancy but is budget-friendly for a crowd.
• If you are looking for a great rainbow carrots recipe, this is it!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make thisHoney Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Rainbow Carrots: Look for colorful rainbow carrots in the grocery store near the regular carrots. To prep the carrots, wash and peel them and cut them into ¼ inch circles like shown below.
• Olive Oil: A touch of your favorite olive oil helps with the roasting.
• Balsamic Vinegar: Use a flavorful balsamic vinegar for a rich tang to the recipe. I like this one.
• Honey: Honey adds some sweetness and helps make the glaze.
• Sea Salt & Pepper

What are rainbow carrots?

• Rainbow carrots are a variety of carrots that grow in different colors like purple, yellow, and white.
• These gorgeous carrots are not just fun to look at but can have a wider variety of vitamins than regular carrots.
• They have the same makeup as traditional orange carrots and taste about the same, but offer a bit more variety to your diet.
• I think they have a slightly milder, more tender taste.
• Red carrots have more lycopene, yellow carrots have more lutein, and purple carrots have more anthocyanins.
• You can often find them in a bag in health food stores.
• You can cook and prepare them in the same way as traditional orange carrots.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make thisHoney Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For easy cleanup, line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, toss together the cut rainbow carrots with the olive oil and salt and pepper.
3. Pour carrots onto a cookie sheet that has been coated in cooking spray. Make sure the carrots are evenly spaced on the pan, so they will roast and not steam.
4. Roast carrots in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. You want them to be soft but still have a little bite.
5. A few minutes before carrots are done, combine the balsamic and honey in a sauté pan. Allow to warm and combine over medium heat.
6. Take carrots from the oven and carefully put them into the same pan with the balsamic and honey glaze.
7. Sauté carrots with the balsamic honey mixture for 5-10 minutes or until the liquid completely glazes over the carrots. This turns the roasted carrots into honey balsamic carrots.

Variations

I love this Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Add Fresh Herbs: When serving you can add a sprinkling of fresh herbs like fresh thyme, parsley, or fresh rosemary.
• Jazz it Up: After plating the dish on a serving platter, add a crumble of goat cheese, feta, pistachios, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or even pomegranate arils to jazz up the rainbow carrots recipe for the holidays.
• Make it Maple: Swap out the honey or pure maple syrup.
• Make Roasted Rainbow Carrots Recipe: You can also just use this recipe to roast the rainbow carrots. Just don't add the glaze.

FAQ

Can I use baby carrots?

Yes, sometimes you will find baby rainbow carrots at the store. You can use these for this recipe too. It will take about the same time to roast the baby carrots, but just check them to make sure you don't overcook them or undercook them.

Can I use regular orange carrots?

Can't find rainbow carrots? Yes, you can prepare this recipe with traditional orange carrots.

Do rainbow carrots taste different?

They taste almost identical and don't taste much different. I think they have a very subtle lighter, milder taste that's slightly less bitter, but it's a very small difference. They taste like carrots. 🙂 They are just a lot prettier.

What are rainbow carrots used for?

You can use your rainbow carrots in any recipe that calls for carrots. I like to use them for simple recipes that let the beauty of the colors of the recipe shine.

This Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots is so Unique!

This Honey Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots recipe is so tasty and unique. It's a fabulous and unexpected way to serve those pretty rainbow carrots you picked up at the store and don't know what to do with. It's such a fun vegetable to eat.

I love this colorful side dish for any weeknight dinner. Or simply add this to your holiday menu like Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas now! They would be fabulous with the rest of the meal.

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• Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash
• Vegetarian Stuffing
• Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
• Roasted Acorn Squash
• Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
• Simple Baked Salmon with Rosemary
• Blackened Mahi Mahi

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More Carrot Recipes to Try:

• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
• Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots
• Maple Glazed Carrots

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