These beautiful vegan roasted rainbow carrots are the perfect side dish for any meal, and they work well for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a dinner party that calls for an eye-catching side.

Roasted rainbow carrots in a white casserole dish.

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Why make this recipe

These glazed rainbow carrots are sweet, savory, and rich in buttery flavor. They go with just about any meal, and they will get your kids excited about eating carrots! It’s sure to be one of your family’s favorite new side dishes.

You can buy ready-to-eat rainbow carrots in packages in the produce section of most major grocery stores (I always find them at Trader Joe’s), so they are ready just to toss in a baking dish and roast.

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Rainbow Carrots – or you can use small, regular orange carrots.
  • Light Olive Oil – or other neutral-flavored oil. (I find that extra-virgin olive oil has too strong a flavor.)
  • Salt – for flavor. I like to use sea salt or kosher salt for the best flavor. You can also use some black pepper if desired.
  • Vegan Butter – You can use any vegan margarine or my homemade vegan butter, or substitute it with a lighter olive oil.
  • Agave Nectar – or maple syrup, or brown sugar. (Or swap with honey if you are not vegan.)
  • Thyme – for flavor. You can use fresh herbs or dried herbs, or substitute another herb if desired.

Helpful tools

  • A Casserole Dish – or a baking sheet with edges lined with parchment paper.
Roasted rainbow carrots with an agave glaze.

How to make roasted rainbow carrots

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 425°F (218° C).

Step 2 – Arrange a single layer of rainbow carrots in the bottom of a large casserole dish, then drizzle with 1 TBSP of light olive oil and sprinkle with salt. (They usually come ready to cook, but if not, you will want to cut off the carrot tops and peel them before baking.)

Rainbow carrots in a white baking dish before roasting.

Step 3 – Place the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 4 – While the carrots are roasting, mix 1 TBSP of melted vegan butter with 1 TBSP of agave nectar or another sweetener. After 15 minutes of roasting, drizzle the butter-and-agave mixture over the carrots, mix well, then sprinkle with thyme.

Step 5 – Place the carrots back in the oven for 10 additional minutes. Bake until tender. Garnish with fresh parsley, fresh thyme, or fresh rosemary.

You can also add a little crunch to these carrots by sprinkling them with some nuts like sliced almonds or crushed pistachios.

Pro Tips

  • You need to roast the carrots at 425°F (218°C) until they are hot enough to form the glaze.
  • I prefer a casserole dish for roasting the carrots, as the heavy bottom prevents the glaze from burning. If you use a cookie sheet or metal baking dish, be sure to line it with parchment.
  • If you are using larger carrots, roast them for 20 minutes before adding the butter and agave.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate: Leftover roasted rainbow carrots will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating: Reheat the roasted carrots in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 8 minutes, until warm.

A casserole dish filled with vegan roasted rainbow carrots.

More roasted veggies

Roasted vegetables make for super easy side dishes that the whole family will love. Tip – I also love to sprinkle roasted veggies with seasoned breadcrumbs about 5 minutes before the end of cooking for extra crunch and flavor.

Roasted rainbow carrots recipe

A closeup of roasted rainbow carrots with agave glaze and thyme.
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Agave Glaze

Yield: 4
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Author: Monica Davis
Vegan roasted rainbow carrots in a simple agave butter glaze.
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) package rainbow carrots, or any small carrots
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar, or maple syrup
  • 1 dash thyme

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218° C).
  • Arrange a single layer of rainbow carrots in the bottom of a large casserole dish, then drizzle with 1 TBSP of light olive oil and sprinkle with salt. (They usually come ready to cook, but if not, you will want to cut off the carrot tops and peel them before baking.)
  • Place the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the carrots are roasting, mix 1 tablespoon of melted vegan butter with 1 tablespoon of agave nectar or another sweetener. After 15 minutes of roasting, drizzle the butter and agave mixture over the carrots, mix well, then sprinkle with some thyme.
  • Place the carrots back in the oven for 10 additional minutes. Serve hot. Bake until tender. Garnish with parsley, thyme, or rosemary.

Notes

  • You need to roast the carrots at 425°F (218°C) until they are hot enough to form the glaze.
  • I prefer a casserole dish for roasting the carrots, as the heavy bottom prevents the glaze from burning. If you use a cookie sheet or metal baking dish, be sure to line it with parchment.
  • If you are using larger carrots, roast them for 20 minutes before adding the butter and agave.
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 90kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 218mg, Potassium: 154mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 8971IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
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