Are you looking for some new ways to enjoy carrots? I've got you covered with this collection of 18+ recipes that are made with carrots. You'll find plenty of side dishes and soups plus mains, dessert and more. Get ready to find some new favorite ways to enjoy this nutritious veggie.
Carrots are the one vegetable that I consistently have on hand.
It makes sense really- they keep well over time, are liked by almost everyone and are incredibly versatile (I mean, they're even good in cake!).
Whether you're enjoying them raw with some Greek yogurt ranch, roasted for a side dish or cooked into soups, carrots can add color, flavor and nutrition to so many meals.
But if you're like me and carrots are a staple for you, you may find that you get bored of your usual uses from time to time.
So I have put together this list of my favorite carrot recipes to give you some inspiration!
Side Dishes
Roasted Asparagus and Carrots
This easy carrot side dish is a great way to add vegetables to both a weeknight meal or a holiday dinner. Read the full post for plenty of tips and flavor variations.
Roasted Carrots and Asparagus
Sautéed Carrots and Spinach
Using a handful of fresh ingredients, this healthy carrot side is perfect served alongside a variety of main dishes and is easily customized for different flavors.
Sautéed Carrots and Spinach
Dill Sautéed Carrots and Zucchini
Turn your fresh carrots into this delicious side dish. A wholesome recipe bursting with fresh flavor, these sautéed vegetables are easy to prepare and perfect alongside a variety of mains, especially in the summer.
Dill Carrots and Zucchini Recipe
Salads
Santa Fe Salad
Filled with a rainbow of vegetables including shredded carrots and topped with an easy and creamy Santa Fe Ranch dressing, this fresh salad really is a satisfying lunch or side dish!
Santa Fe Salad Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Classic pasta salad gets a spicy twist with this Buffalo chicken version. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables and perfectly cooked pasta are tossed with a creamy Greek yogurt-based Buffalo ranch dressing for a delicious summer cookout side.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Soups
Vegetable Rice Soup
Packed with a medley of colorful vegetables and hearty brown rice, this vegetable rice soup recipe is cozy, wholesome and delicious.
Vegetable Rice Soup Recipe
Garlic Lemon Vegetable Soup
With a garlicky broth, tender carrots and a generous squeeze of lemon this one pot vegetable soup recipe is hearty yet fresh.
Garlic Lemon Vegetable Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Inspired by the flavors of buffalo chicken wings, this delicious meal is a fun change up from traditional chili that the whole family will love! Top it off with avocado, tortillas and more for an exciting dinner.
Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe
Main Dishes
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
This entire recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and gives the impression of a fancy dish that is actually a pretty low-fuss. Top it with the 5-ingredient peanut sauce for a dish that everyone will love.
Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Slow Cooker Jamaican Chicken Curry
Take your taste buds (and your carrots) to the Caribbean with this slow cooker twist on Jamaican curry chicken.
Jamaican Curry Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
Featuring a delicious and easy homemade sweet and spicy sauce, this stir fry is packed with vegetables and filled with flavor.
Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry Recipe
Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Topped with a simple Teriyaki-inspired savory sauce, this tasty bowl is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner and is a great option for meal prep.
Teriyaki Bowls Recipe
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Comforting, cozy and packed with vegetables, this wholesome dinner is great for meal prep and busy weeknights. A sweet potato take on a classic casserole, it is sure to be a family favorite.
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
If you're looking for an easy recipe to shake up your dinner routine, this bowl is it. Featuring tender teriyaki glazed salmon served over fluffy rice and topped with shredded carrots, it's a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Recipe
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables
Topped with simple and flavorful honey garlic, this sheet pan meal features carrots and cooks mostly hands off.
Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Recipe
Sheet Pan Cumin Chicken with Carrots and Onions
Seasoned with earthy cumin and pop of citrus, carrots combine with onions and chicken for a simple meal.
Cumin Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe
Desserts
Oat Flour Carrot Cupcakes
I had to include carrot cake in this collection of carrot recipes!With a tender crumb and superb spice flavor, these carrot cupcakes are made entirely with oat flour for a gluten free twist on a favorite dessert.
Oat Flour Carrot Cupcakes Recipe
Carrot Cake with Less Sugar
This healthy carrot cake recipe is made with 50 percent less sugar than traditional recipes but taste testers couldn't tell!
Lower Sugar Carrot Cake Recipe
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