15 Easy and Delicious Ways to Cook with Carrots

Carrots are anything but boring with these 15 delicious recipes, from crisp salads to cozy soups and even sweet desserts. Whether you’re craving something fresh, hearty, or a little indulgent, there’s a recipe here for every occasion. Simple to make and packed with flavor, these dishes make it easy to enjoy carrots in new and exciting ways.

Comforting Carrot Lentil Soup

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This comforting carrot and lentil soup is incredibly simple to whip up for a cozy weeknight dinner! Featuring a smooth carrot base complemented by green lentils and kale, this naturally vegan dish is ready in just 25 minutes.

Get the recipe: Carrot Lentil Soup

Carrot Ginger Tea Sandwiches

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These easy Carrot Ginger Tea Sandwiches are full of great flavor with minimal ingredients. Naturally sweet carrot paired with zesty ginger offers a unique combination for afternoon tea or lunch time.

Get the recipe: Carrot Ginger Tea Sandwiches

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

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Toss a whole bunch of your favorite vegetables, including carrots, onto sheet pans and then pop them into the oven to let the magic happen. The garlic will roast and turn wonderfully savory and mellow, the potatoes will crisp up, the sweet potatoes and carrots will be perfectly tender and flavorful.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

Glazed Balsamic Carrots on the Grill

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Add some drama to your table with these vibrant, sweet, caramelized glazed balsamic carrots on the grill. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Glazed Balsamic Carrots on the Grill

Roasted Broccoli and Carrots

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This easy 4 ingredient roasted broccoli and baby carrots is so easy to put together for a weeknight side dish. Combine broccoli and baby carrots with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes, and then season to perfection!

Get the recipe: Roasted Broccoli and Carrots

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

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Want a hassle-free way of cooking carrots? Cook them in the Instant Pot with the best spices. This will be a huge hit at your Thanksgiving table.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

Instant Pot Maple Carrots

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These Instant Pot Baby Carrots are the perfect quick and easy side dish. Make them for a weeknight dinner side or even for the holidays!

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Maple Carrots

Curried Sweet Potato + Carrot Soup

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This blended sweet potato and carrot soup is boldly flavored with curry, ginger, and cumin and mellowed with a drizzle of honey and heavy cream. Made in one pot in less than 30 minutes, this comforting soup will keep you cozy.

Get the recipe: Curried Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Goat Cheese

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Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Goat Cheese are sweet, buttery, and ready in 35 minutes!

Get the recipe: Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Roasted Baby Carrots

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The sweetness of carrots is the perfect compliment to the bite from fennel. This is a side dish worthy of any Thanksgiving table.

Get the recipe: Roasted Baby Carrots

Carrot Cake Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

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Say goodbye to complicated layers and embrace simplicity with this carrot cake sheet cake topped with cream cheese icing. This version of carrot cake is just as impressive and delicious, featuring an easy-to-mix batter and a simple sheet pan baking method.

Get the recipe: Carrot Cake Sheet Cake

Fennel Carrot Salad with Orange Dressing

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This fennel carrot salad is a vibrant and crunchy dish that beautifully pairs the sweet, anise-like notes of fennel with the earthy sweetness of carrots. Tossed in a light and tangy orange dressing, this simple salad elevates the natural flavors of the vegetables, making it a refreshing addition to any meal.

Get the recipe: Fennel Carrot Salad with Orange Dressing

Air Fryer Carrot Fries

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These crunchy air fryer carrot fries are delicious, nutritious, and an ideal snack or side dish! Made with just carrots, oil, cornstarch, and spices, they come together in just 20 minutes. Enjoy a tasty treat that’s quick and easy to make!

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Carrot Fries

Carrot Black Lentil Salad with Spiced Orange Dressing

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Carrot lentil salad is a colorful and nourishing dish that easily blends the earthy flavors of lentils with the natural sweetness of carrots. Packed with nutrients, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for meal prep, making it a perfect addition to your weekly routine.

Get the recipe: Carrot Black Lentil Salad

Honey Roasted Carrots with Dill

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Make weeknight dinners easier with these honey-roasted carrots made from just four simple ingredients. A touch of honey enhances their natural sweetness, while fresh dill adds a hint of brightness.

Get the recipe: Honey Roasted Carrots with Dill