Satisfying Carrot Recipes

Photography by James Baigrie; styling by Randy Mon

Glazed Carrots and Pecans

Tender carrots and crunchy pecans get tossed in a sweet brown sugar and ginger glaze for a quick side dish that's easy and delicious.

Recipe: Glazed Carrots with Pecans

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Carrotini

Put 1 tbsp. fresh lavender blossoms, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until very warm, then stir to dissolve sugar. Let sit at least 20 minutes but no more than 1 hour, then strain syrup. Pour 1/4 cup syrup, 1/2 cup carrot juice, and 1/2 cup potato vodka such as Blue Ice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well to blend, then strain into 2 martini glasses. Garnish glasses with lavender sprigs. Chill remaining syrup to use another time.

Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Elaine Johnson

Rainbow Carrot, Pea Shoot, and Chicken Salad

Slicing the carrots is fastest on a classic French- or Japanese-style mandoline, but you can also use a vegetable peeler.

Recipe: Rainbow Carrot, Pea Shoot, and Chicken Salad

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Stephanie Dean

Curried Carrot Coconut Soup

Sweet carrots pair perfectly with the deep earthiness of curry. Using baby carrots speeds up the cooking time.

Recipe: Curried Carrot Coconut Soup

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Robyn Valarik; written by Elaine Johnson

Mustard and Ginger Pickled Carrots

San Francisco Bay Area chef and cookbook author Joanne Weir gave us this tender-crisp pickle. It’s good served with raw vegetables alongside dips at a party.

Recipe: Mustard and Ginger Pickled Carrots

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Amy Machnak

Moroccan Chicken and Carrots

The warm spices of this one-pan dinner complement the roasted carrots.

Recipe: Moroccan Chicken and Carrots

Christina Schmidhofer

Glazed Carrots with Green Olives

Garlic, green olives, thyme, and parsley turn everyday carrots into an elegant side dish.

Recipe: Glazed Carrots with Green Olives

Photo by James Baigrie; written by Stephanie Dean

Spicy Sunflower Salad with Carrot Dressing

Spring sprouts, such as sunflower sprouts, give salads a peppery bite.

Recipe: Spicy Sunflower Salad with Carrot Dressing

Photo by Dan Goldberg

Braised Carrots with Oranges and Capers

This tangy dish makes a great side for roast meats.

Recipe: Braised Carrots with Oranges and Capers

David Prince

Herbed Carrot Soup

Rather than stirring the herbs into the soup, try setting out bowls of dill and tarragon--along with some crème fraîche or sour cream for dolloping--and let guests do the garnishing themselves.

Recipe: Herbed Carrot Soup

Annabelle Breakey

Carrot Manchego Salad

Its sweet note of honey and its aromatic cumin seeds give this salad a Moorish character. The sharp, nutty manchego cheese shavings add another taste of Spain.

Recipe: Carrot Manchego Salad

Photo by Annabelle Breakey

Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Thyme

Tender potatoes and carrots need very little fussing over. Simply roast them and toss with thyme and butter for an easy side dish.

Recipe: Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Thyme

Velvety Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Get the most out of great fresh carrots by making pesto out of their tops.

Recipe: Velvety Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Photo by Annabelle Breakey

Inside-Out Carrot Cakes

Fun and portable, this easy dessert stuffs sweet cream cheese icing between two flat cylinders of spiced carrot cake.

Recipe: Inside-Out Carrot Cakes

Photo by Leo Gong

Spiced Apple Carrot Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

Tart, grated apples give this moist carrot cake a delicious twist. Mild goat cheese adds a tang to the cream cheese frosting.

Recipe: Spiced Apple Carrot Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting