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While carrots see the peak of their season twice a year, they are a delicious vegetable you can get all year round. Whether you choose to sauté them, roast them, or throw them right into a salad, there are countless ways to use this vegetable. We’ve rounded up 15 carrot recipes that feature a twist on the classic vegetable. From salads to sides to sweet, gooey desserts, there are more than a few cool new ways to use of that bag of carrots in your fridge.
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Carrot Ribbon Salad
Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Amanda Hostein / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee
This carrot ribbon salad has all the flavors of a fresh, bright salad. The dressing, made from apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, and salt, offers a sweet pop while the bacon, shallots, cranberries, pecans, and parsley fills out the salad with great texture.
Tamarind Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Dip
Allrecipes / Sonia Bozzo
“This recipe is a great way to turn carrots into a rich, flavorful side dish,” says reviewer Sonia. “The whole family enjoyed it!”
Ooey Gooey Carrot Butter Cake
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
“This ooey gooey carrot butter cake hits somewhere between a carrot cake, a chess bar, and a cheesecake,” says Recipe Tester and Developer Tricia Manzanero. “It has crisp sugary edges, a gooey interior, and a soft cookie-like crust which makes the cake extra scrumptious.”
No-Bake Carrot Cheesecake
Allrecipes / Sonia Bozzo
“This no-bake carrot cheesecake is the perfect combination of carrot cake and cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, a smooth, creamy carrot filling, and topped with whipped cream, coconut, and pecans,” says Senior Editorial Director Diana Moutsopoulos.
Hot Honey Grilled Carrots
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
“The sauce on these hot honey grilled carrots has a great balance of flavors that compliment the charred sweet carrots,” says Recipe Tester and Developer Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD. “It’s a simple yet beautiful side dish.”
Carrot Marmalade
Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck
If you’re looking for something a little different, try out this carrot marmalade. The final product is a citrusy, sweet spread that goes great with cheese, crackers and crostini, scones, or even lamb.
Carrot Coffee Cake
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
“This carrot coffee cake is a classic streusel coffee cake with a carrot cake profile,” says Recipe Tester and Developer Juliana Hale. “Nicely spiced and moist, with finely shredded carrots, walnuts, and a cream cheese glaze, it’s just right for a spring brunch buffet.”
Honey Lemon Roasted Carrots
France Cevallos
“These honey lemon roasted carrots combine the sweetness of honey, the brightness of lemon, and the aromatic flavor of mint,” says Allrecipes Allstar France Cevallos.
Sweet and Spicy Quick Pickled Carrots
Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck
“These sweet and spicy quick pickled carrots taste great on a banh mi or any other sandwich, salad or a grain bowl,” says Recipe Tester and Developer Juliana Hale. “Or eat them right out of the jar!”
Roasted Asparagus and Carrots
TheDailyGourmet
For a simple side that is bound to delight at your next dinner, try this side dishes that puts carrots and asparagus center stage. “It’s a simple yet flavorful side dish, perfect next to a ribeye steak,” says Allrecipes Allstar TheDailyGourmet.
Glazed Carrot Snack Cake
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
“Carrot cake with toasted walnuts in a warm spice cake topped with a sticky cooked glaze made with carrot juice,” says Diana Moutsopoulos. “The sweetness of the carrots in the juice and cake help to balance the warm nutty cake.”
Carrot Cake Spread
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
What if you could spread the flavors of carrot cake on to anything you wish? This recipe is the perfect solution. “This carrot cake spread is similar to a marmalade, full of spices and carrot bits,” says Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD. “Spread on toast, top on oatmeal, or pair as a side on your next charcuterie board.”
Carrot Fritters
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
The dipping sauce, made from mayonnaise, sour cream, gochujang, and honey, is what really sets these carrot fritters apart. The result is a slightly spicy, slightly sweet sauce you can dip these fritters in all day.
Shredded Carrot Coconut Salad
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
Coconut and carrots are a perfect match. Try out this shredded salad to see for yourself. Unsweetened coconut cream and flaked coconut combine with carrots, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger, honey, and cilantro for a vibrant, easy salad everyone will love.
Carrot Bundt Cake
Kim Shupe
“This carrot Bundt cake gets an extra boost of moisture and flavor thanks to the addition of both pureed and grated carrots,” says Allrecipes Allstar Kim. “Crushed pineapple also adds a nice bright note. The cake is topped with a light, sweet cream cheese glaze. Feel free to add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter, if you wish.”