Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Orange Vinagrette

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Orange Vinagrette

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Orange Vinagrette

About this recipe:

A bright, versatile side dish that goes so well served next to any simple protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. rainbow carrots, trimmed, peeled or scrubbed
  • 2 TBSP. Kosterina Everyday Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. (packed) finely grated orange peel
  • fine sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • orange wedges to garnish
  • fresh parsley to garnish (optional)

For the Vinaigrette:

  • 4 TBSP. Kosterina extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP. good quality sherry vinegar
  • 1 TBSP. orange juice
  • 1 TBSP. shallot, minced
  • ½ tsp. honey
  • salt 
  • freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the carrots in half and arrange them in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons Kosterina Everyday Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and orange peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. 
  2. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer carrots and any juices to platter. Drizzle with some of the orange vinaigrette while they are still warm and serve.

For the Vinaigrette:

  1. To make the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake well.