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Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Honey

By Recipe developed for Sur La Table’s Cooking Classes


Ingredients

Carrots:
  • 1½ pounds rainbow carrots, peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced rosemary

Vinaigrette:
  • 1 small shallot, peeled and minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Procedure

Preheat an oven to 425°F and position an oven rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

To prepare the carrots: Cut the carrots lenghtwise into quarters then cut each quarter to 3-inches long. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with oil, salt, pepper and rosemary. Transfer to a baking sheet, spread evenly and roast, turning halfway, in the oven until tender and lightly-browned, about 20 minutes.

To prepare the vinaigrette: Place the shallot, Dijon mustard, vinegar and honey into a medium bowl. While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the vinegar mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

To assemble: Toss the warm carrots with vinaigrette to coat the vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer toa large platter and serve immediately.