Discover the best carrot recipes to put this vibrant veggie to use! From side dishes to main courses and desserts there’s something for everyone on this list.

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It is always surprising to see how many different ways carrots can be used in the kitchen. The root vegetable can hold its own as a main or side dish and even steals the show when it comes to dessert. It’s a simple vegetable that doesn’t require much fuss to taste out of this world.

From simple honey-glazed carrots to traditional carrot cake, you’ll see how many ways carrots can be used in cooking. The recipes are excellent for a simple weeknight dinner or a family Easter celebration. Regardless of the carrot recipes you add to your menu, you are sure to have a tasty hit when you incorporate this springtime veggie.

Simple Carrot Recipes

1. Harissa Roasted Carrots

Harissa and roasted carrotsย make an excellent combination. The sweet roasted carrots take on the spice of the harissa extremely well, making a dish that isn’t lacking in flavor. If the harissa is a little spicy for you, keep a side of yogurt on the plate to cool everything down.

Harissa Roasted Carrots
Harissa Roasted Carrots
Harissa roasted carrots are an easy, flavour-packed side dish. The maple and harissa marinade creates deliciously caramelised roast carrots.
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2. Bacon Roasted Carrots

Bacon is always a good idea and even better when paired with healthy ingredients like carrots in this bacon roasted carrots recipe. The carrots roast in bacon fat to create a sweet and salty flavor. Then, chopped bacon is added on top, because who doesn’t want more bacon?

Bacon Roasted Carrots
Bacon Roasted Carrots
Sweet carrots are drizzled with bacon fat and chopped bacon, then roasted until they are tender, sweet and caramely. So much flavor!
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3. Brown Sugar Baked Carrots

Carrots have a natural sweetness that is brought out even further with the addition of brown sugar. Try it for yourself in the classic side dish of brown sugar baked carrots. It’s so sweet it can almost pass as dessert but pairs wonderfully with main courses like Honey Baked Ham or an Instant Pot Whole Chicken.

Brown Sugar Baked Carrots
Indulge in the sweetness of brown sugar carrots with our delectable recipe. Discover how to elevate this classic side dish to new heights of flavor!
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4. Baked Carrot Casserole

Thisย baked carrot casseroleย is a dish the whole family will love. Carrots combine with pepper and onions to create a vegetable base mixed with milk and eggs. Like most casseroles, the dish can be made ahead of time and warmed up when ready to serve.

Baked Carrot Casserole
Baked Carrot Casserole
Baked Carrot Casserole is delicious way to eat more vegetables!
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5. Oven Roasted Carrots Elote Style

If you are a big fan of Mexican street-style corn, you are going to love theseย elote-style roasted carrots. The carrots borrow from the street corn to create a similar dish with even more nutrients. You might as well double the recipe, because everyone will return for seconds and thirds.

Oven Roasted Carrots Elote Style
Oven Roasted Carrots Elote Style
Iโ€™m serving up these Oven Roasted Mexican Carrots elote style. Similar to how youโ€™d dress grilled street corn, these delicious tender carrots are topped with lime, crumbled cheese, jalapenos and cilantro. So crazy good!
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6. Carrot Top Pesto

Don’t let those carrot tops go to waste. Turn them into a rich pesto with thisย carrot top pestoย recipe. The recipe is slightly tangy compared to your traditional basil pesto but can be used the same way, adding vibrant flavor to all your recipes.

Carrot Top Pesto
Carrot Top Pesto
Easy, healthy and fresh-tasting carrot top pesto! Donโ€™t throw away the carrot top greens, theyโ€™re edible so use them to make this tasty pesto.
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7. Crispy Parmesan Carrots

Thisย crispy parmesan carrotย dish is an excellent side dish, no matter what main course you serve. The spice rub carrots are slow-roasted and topped off with a layer of parmesan cheese. Then, an array of spices adds depth for an explosion of flavors that tantalize your tastebuds.

Crispy Parmesan Carrots
Crispy Parmesan Carrots
These Crispy Parmesan Carrots are my new favorite way to eat carrots! Theyโ€™re coated in a smoky spice rub then roasted with a cheesy crispy parmesan crust
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8. Carrot Smoothie

Move over, green juice! Orange drinks are here to take your place with this carrot smoothie. The vegetable is excellent to add to your morning smoothie alongside apples, mangos, or oranges. Vibrant and tasty, this smoothie ensures you start your day on the right foot.

Carrot Smoothie
Carrot Smoothie
This carrot smoothie is silky smooth and full of fruity flavor! This healthy veggie is perfect paired with apple, orange, and mango.
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9. Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Garlic Butter

The air fryer does all the work to bring theseย carrots with honey garlic butterย to life. Halfway through cooking, the honey garlic butter is added to the carrots, allowing them to caramelize while they finish cooking. They are so sweet and delicious that you’ll find yourself returning for seconds and thirds.

Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Garlic Butter
Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Garlic Butter
These Air Fryer Carrots are tossed in honey garlic butter for the best sweet and savory flavor. An easy air fryer side dish recipe!
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10. Spring Carrot Soufflรฉ Recipe

Impress your guests this Easter when you add this spring carrot soufflรฉ to the menu. It looks like it came from a five-star restaurant, but don’t be intimidated. Everything whips up in the blender, making it super simple to prepare!

Spring Carrot Soufflรฉ Recipe
This fluffy carrot soufflรฉ is made super quick and easy in the blender. Pair this colorful side dish with your Easter ham, or your favorite spring meal!
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11. Carrot Fritters

Carrot fritters are an excellent dish to keep in your pocket. They are great as a simple snack, a side dish to a main course, or a tasty appetizer for game day. There will be no leftovers of the fritters, no matter how you choose to serve them!

Carrot Fritters
Carrot Fritters
These healthy and delicious carrot fritters are baked and packed with aromatic fresh coriander and cumin. Serve with a last-minute tangy yogurt-hummus dip!
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12. Healthy Baked Carrot Chips

When you are craving a potato chip but want something a bit healthier, turn to these baked carrot chips. Baked instead of fried, this recipe eliminates any unnecessary oil and provides lots of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber to keep you full.

Healthy Baked Carrot Chips
Healthy Baked Carrot Chips
Healthy Baked Carrot Chips! Get your crunchy chip-fix without ruining your diet with this easy, gluten-free and low fat chip recipe!
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13. Lemon Dijon Roasted Carrots

Show off carrots in all of their glory with thisย lemon dijon roasted carrotย dish. The recipe features carrots as the star of the show, tossing them in lemon sauce and feta cheese. Bright and bold, it pairs with all your favorite main dishes!

Lemon Dijon Roasted Carrots
Lemon Dijon Roasted Carrots
Fresh, vibrant & perfect for spring! The lemon dijon roasted carrots are tossed in a tangy lemon sauce & topped with feta cheese!
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14. Carrot Fries

Ditch the classic French fries, and replace them with carrot fries for a dish you never knew you needed. The healthy alternative is great next to a burger or on its own with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Carrot Fries
Carrot Fries
How to make carrot fries; baked or air-fried. This low-carb side dish or snack uses just a few simple ingredients and is ready in 40 minutes!
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15. Honey Glazed Carrots

Theseย honey-glazed carrotsย prove that sticking to simple flavors is the best. The carrots simmer on the stovetop in a sweet seasoning mixture to bring out their sweet and tasty natural flavor. It’s the perfect side dish for any main course.

A plate full of honey glazed carrots topped with thyme.
Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey glazed carrots are the perfect sweet side dish for a weeknight dinner, and are easy to scale up for a holiday celebration! Youโ€™ll love the tender carrots and buttery honey glaze.
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Main Course Recipes with Carrots

16. Roasted Carrot Soup

Fill up with a hearty bowl of roasted carrot soup. A twist on tomato soup, it’s creamy, filling, and oh-so-nutritious. Enjoy it on its own or as a side with a salad or wrap.

Roasted Carrot Soup
This roasted carrot soup with tomatoes and Greek yogurt is creamy and filling. With simple ingredients, this easy carrot soup is healthy too.
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17. Curried Chickpea & Carrot Burgers

Veggie burgers get an upgrade with these curried chickpea and carrot burgers. The carrots mix with the chickpeas to create an excellent base for a filling burger. To keep the texture of the burgers firm, they get baked in the oven. They are so tasty you won’t even notice the lack of meat on your plate.

Curried Chickpea & Carrot Burgers
Curried Chickpea & Carrot Burgers
These healthy chickpea carrot burgers are super simple to make and jam-packed with tons of spices! Theyโ€™re baked, have a great texture and arenโ€™t mushy!
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18. Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich

Keeping lunch light and healthy isn’t hard when this chickpea carrot salad sandwich is on the menu. The chickpeas make a great base and let the carrots keep things chrunchy.

Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich
Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich
This delicious and healthy Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich is a scrumptious blend of seasoned chickpeas and veggies โ€“ and itโ€™s vegan-friendly, too.
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19. Carrot Ginger Soup

Warm up with a bowl of creamy carrot ginger soup. The soup takes just seven ingredients to bring to life. It’s perfect for a light lunch or a dinner with a salad on the side.

Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup
An EASY, delicious, 7-ingredient carrot ginger soup! Creamy, warming, and bright, itโ€™s a great way to warm up on cold nights.
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Salad Recipes with Carrots

20. Healthy Carrot Salad

Carrots are an excellent choice for when you want something healthy and filling. This healthy carrot salad proves it. It combines crunchy carrots with mixed greens, raisins, walnuts, and a tangy lemon dijon dressing for a no-fuss recipe that provides a whole lot of flavor.

Healthy Carrot Salad
Healthy Carrot Salad
This healthy carrot salad is spiralized into crunchy carrot noodles and served atop a bed of mixed greens with juicy raisins, crisp candied walnuts, and a homemade lemon honey dijon dressing! No spiralizer? No problem! It worksย great with shredded carrots too! Vegetarian + Gluten-Free + Paleo
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21. Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Thisย carrot and apple slawย is about to take your tastebuds on a ride. The combination of carrots and apples makes the slaw crunchy, tangy, sweet, and bright. It’s delicious on its own or next to a burger or sandwich.

Carrot and Apple Slaw
Carrot and Apple Slaw is a bright and flavorful dish to serve with your spring or summer dishes.
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22. Carrot and Apple Slaw

The next time you’re searching for a side dish for your main course, keep this shredded carrot salad with honey mustard dressing in mind. It covers all the bases when it comes to a tasty side dish. Plus, it goes well with just about anything on your plate.

Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Shredded Carrot Salad โ€“ Lightly sweet, with the perfect amount of crunch, this shredded carrot salad makes the perfect addition to a potluck or brunch. This healthy salad recipe features a deโ€ฆ
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23. French Carrot Salad

Carrots are one of those vegetables that don’t need much fussing to taste good. Just look at thisย French carrot salad, for example. The salad combines carrots with olive oil, lemon, honey, and an array of spices. It’s simple in the best way possible.

French Carrot Salad
French Carrot Salad
This French carrot salad recipe is simple and fresh! Youโ€™ll need carrots, olive oil, lemon, honey, cumin, parsley and chives. Chickpeas are optional but recommended.
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24. Raw Carrot Salad

Have 20 minutes? Then, you can easily throw together thisย raw carrot salad. The carrots get shredded into long ribbons to add a different texture to the finished dish. It’s quick, simple, and super tasty.

Raw Carrot Salad
If youโ€™re a fan of carrots, youโ€™re going to love this Raw Carrot Salad. Itโ€™s ready in just 20 minutes.
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25. Spicy Korean Carrots

Wake up your tastebuds with this spicy Korean carrot recipe. The dish uses a combination of spices like garlic and coriander and heats them in hot oil to create a signature spice. Who said eating your veggies had to be boring?

Spicy Korean Carrots
Spicy Korean Carrots
Spicy Korean Carrots salad a mix of garlic, coriander, hot oil and other spices transform the carrots into something unbelievable!
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Dessert Recipes with Carrots

26. Simple Carrot Cake Recipe

Turn your favorite vegetable into a tasty dessert with ourย simple carrot cake recipe. The moist cake uses freshly shredded carrots, chopped nuts, and a mixture of warming spices. It’s hard to stop at just one slice!

A slice of carrot cake being cut and lifted from a whole cake.
Simple Carrot Cake Recipe
This Simple Carrot Cake Recipe is super moist with warm spices, grated carrots, chopped nuts, and a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect dessert for Easter and springtime celebrations!
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27. Zucchini Carrot Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Topped with a lemon cream cheese frosting, these zucchini carrot bars are so moist and sweet, that you’d never guess they’re full of veggies. One bite and you’ll be an instant fan!

Zucchini Carrot Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
These easy Zucchini Carrot Bars are the best way to eat your veggies! You'll love the bright, lemony cream cheese frosting, too!
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28. Carrot Cake Cookies

When you are in the mood for carrot cake but don’t have the time to make a whole cake, turn to theseย carrot cake cookies. The mini treats give you everything you love about carrot cake, all in a handheld cookie form.

Frosted carrot cake cookies on a wire rack.
Carrot Cake Cookies
Carrot cake cookies are the perfect bite-sized treat when you're in the mood for carrot cake!
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29. Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Love cheesecake? How about carrot cake? Then, you will fall in love with theseย carrot cake cheesecake bars! The bars take a rich and creamy vanilla cheesecake filling and swirl it with a classic carrot cake batter to make a sweet treat that is truly irresistible.

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars combine a simple spiced carrot cake with a creamy vanilla cheesecake. The two batters are swirled together to make the most delicious and beautiful marbled carrot cake blondies.
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30. Carrot Cake Pancakes

While these pancakes are on the sweeter side, they are loaded with carrots, making it easy to sneak in a serving of veggies. Serve a hot stack for breakfast or dessert!

Carrot Cake Pancakes
Carrot cake pancakes made right in the blender! These healthy carrot cake pancakes are gluten free, dairy free and contain no flour. SO GOOD!
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31. Carrot Bundt Cake Recipe

This carrot bundt cake recipe will put all your other carrot cakes to shame. Not only does this bundt cake feature a traditional carrot cake batter, but it also includes a cheesecake filling that is hiding in the center of the cake. The cake finishes off with a cream cheese frosting for a beautiful presentation and sweet flavor.

Carrot Bundt Cake Recipe
This is not your ordinary carrot cake recipe. Carrot Bundt Cake is wrapped around a cheesecake filling and covered with cream cheese frosting. It makes an impressive centerpiece for any dessert table!
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32. Carrot Pie With Cinnamon Streusel

Sweet potato pie has met its match with this carrot pie with cinnamon streusel. One bite of the cake, and you’ll wonder why it took you this long to make the carrot-based dessert.

Carrot Pie With Cinnamon Streusel
This carrot pie is topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. It is a fabulous combination that will make you wonder where carrot pie has been your whole life. Itโ€™s perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving or just
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33. Carrot Cheddar Sandwiches

Switch up your traditional sandwich for lunch, and put these carrot cheddar sandwiches on the menu. The carrot mash-up is almost similar to an egg salad sandwich, making a tasty bite that is filling and nutritious.

Carrot Cheddar Sandwiches
This super easy carrot cheddar sandwich recipe is something different that youโ€™ll be sure to love. The sweet carrot against the sharp Cheddar cheese is a fantastic combo.
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FAQs

When are carrots in season?

Carrots can be bought year-round, but fresh carrots are in season during the late spring and early fall. They have two growing seasons for two fresh harvests.

Can you eat the whole carrot?

You can eat the whole carrot, including the tops. Although bitter on their own, the tops taste great when used to make pesto or added to dishes as a garnish.

What cooking method is best for carrots?

Roasting is best for cooking carrots. While other methods work for cooking carrots, roasting works the best, because it cooks the vegetable at a very high temperature. This helps them become tender and enhances their natural sweetness.

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