How to Make Oil-Free Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Rainbow carrots make a beautiful, simple plant-based side dish. It’s easy to roast them oil-free! You simply swap out the oil you would typically use for water. This gives the carrots enough moisture to soften in the middle. The roasting helps bring out the natural sweetness and a lovely golden brown edge. I call this technique Steam-Roasting.
What makes carrots “Rainbow”?
Rainbow carrots refers to a bundle of carrots of different colors – yellow, orange, purple, red. These colors come from the antioxidants in the carrots. The same antioxidants that gives purple carrots their color is also in blueberries and eggplant. For more nutrition, eat the rainbow!
What is Za’atar?
Za’atar spice gives these carrots a unique flavor. Green Za’atar is a Middle Eastern blend of spices including thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds. You can make your own blend, find it in Middle Eastern markets, or order it online. It adds great flavor to roasted vegetables, steamed rice, and cooked lentils.
Want to learn more about spices? Check out: Spice Essentials Guide: Chef’s Tips for How to Use Spices for Delicious, Healthy Cooking
- Easy
- Servings: 6
- Ready In: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 pound carrots
Chef Katie’s Plant-Based Tips:
Oil-Free: I’m on a mission to get rid of empty calories, like those found in refined oils. This recipe skips oil and uses parchment paper to keep the bars from sticking to the pan. This makes a healthy, low-calorie recipe.
Oil-Free Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Zatar
Ingredients
- 1 pound rainbow carrots
- 2 teaspoons Za’atar spices or Middle Eastern spice blend
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 F.
- To roast the Rainbow Carrots: Peel the carrots. Trim the tops and bottoms of the carrots. Halve lengthwise.
- Place the carrots in a large baking dish or pan. Add enough water just to cover the bottom of the pan, about 1/4-1/2 cup.
- Place in the pan 450F oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing a couple of times during the cooking. When carrots are tender enough to cut, they are done.
- Remove from the oven and toss with the Za’atar spices.
- Garnish carrots with fresh parsley and lemon halves and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (1/6 recipe)
Calories 39.35
Calories From Fat (8%) 3.11
% Daily Value
- Total Fat 0.41g <1%
- Saturated Fat 0.09g <1%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 54.39mg 2%
- Potassium 276.18mg 8%
- Total Carbohydrates 10.17g 3%
- Fiber 3.28g 13%
- Sugar 3.91g
- Protein 1.12g 2%
- Calcium 19.24mg 2%
- Iron 26.68mg 148%
- Vitamin A 12734.31IU 255%
- Vitamin C 15.18mg 25%
Shopping and Gear List
- Ziyad Green Za’atar (Zaatar) Thyme 16 Oz
- The Spice Way -“Shakshuka” Spice Blend – Gourmet Spice Blend
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