Food and Recipes Recipes Skillet-Roasted Carrots Be the first to rate & review! Celebrate a fresh bounty of rainbow carrots. By Jasmine Smith Published on August 16, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Jump to recipe This season, we're loving multi-colored carrots. Most people associate these root vegetables with spring, but gardeners know the sweetest ones are harvested in fall, when the weather turns cooler. Look for multi-colored bunches at the farmers' market; they're an easy way to brighten up meals. This simple recipe for Skillet-Roasted Carrots makes for a quick, elegant side dish. We love the classic combination of carrots and honey, but this recipe gives the pairing a new twist. The carrots cook in just 10 minutes, then get coated in a shiny sauce of apple cider vinegar and honey. The sweet-and-sour carrots are tender, but still hold their shape; thyme leaves add a nice boost of freshness. This method for skillet carrots can be used for different flavor variations—try this quick sauté with garlic and an herby breadcrumb topping. Save some time in your prep. If the carrots are scrubbed clean, you don't need to peel them, especially if they are small. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound small rainbow carrots, trimmed and cut on a bias (halved if large) ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add rainbow carrots. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are browned in spots and tender-crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Add apple cider vinegar and honey to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is syrupy and carrots are evenly coated, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately. Rate it Print