Carrot recipes – Whether you’re snacking on them raw, roasting as a side, or shredding onto a salad, carrot is certainly one of the most reliable staples in the kitchen. Full of vitamin A and fiber they are a healthy ingredient to keep on hand. These delicious carrot recipes will have your family and guests ask for more. Enjoy!
Carrot Recipes: 16 Simple Carrot Recipes You Can Make in Minutes
1. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

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2. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

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3. Creamy Carrot Soup with Caramelized Pecans

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4. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

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5. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Beet and Carrots

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6. Curried Cranberry Carrot Soup

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7. Carrots, Bacon and Split Pea Soup

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8. Marinated Smoked Salmon with Herbs & Carrot

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9. Carrot and Daikon Noodle Salad

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10. Carrot Turmeric Red Lentil Stew

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12. Orange Carrot Multivitamin Smoothie

13. Sauteed Summer Squash and Carrot

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14. Orange Carrot Breakfast Smoothie

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15. Flavorful Orange Carrot Ice Pops

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16. Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

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16 Simple Carrot Recipes You Can Make in Minutes: Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
by eatwell101
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 min Cook time: 30 min
These roasted carrots are the perfect side dish for your Sunday roast or an easy side for a holiday table.
Ingredients you need for the Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Directions
1. To make this oven roasted carrot recipe, preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). In a bowl, mix garlic, honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a rimmed baking sheet, combine carrots, thyme and 3/4 of your glaze. Coat the carrots as evenly as possible. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until the carrots start to caramelize.
3. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, flip the carrots and pour over the rest of the glaze. Return to the oven until nicely browned and sticky, approx 15-20 minutes more, depending on the size of the carrots.
4. Serve the roasted carrots with a dash of any leftover glaze from the pan, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. Enjoy!
Notes
- Always halve the carrots unless they’re very small. If you have large carrots, feel free to quarter them. In any case, try and make sure they’re all similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Peel the carrots or don’t peel the carrots—it’s up to you.
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How to buy carrots
When buying carrots at the grocery store or farmer market, look for carrots that are uniform in color and whose skin is smooth with no cracks. The carrots may be slightly green at the crown but a dark coloring tells that the carrots are getting old. When selecting carrots that have the stems attached, check for those that have fresh-looking greens. Discard carrots that have started to sprout, that have soft spots, and any that have become limp.
How and how long to store carrots
If stored properly, you can keep carrots in the refrigerator for up to a month. Wrap the carrots in a paper towel and then place them in a bag in the refrigerator to avoid condensation from forming. Be careful because excess moisture will cause carrots to rot. Carrots can also be peeled, cut up, blanched, and then frozen in Ziploc bag. You can preserve them for approximately a year using this method.
How to Prepare Carrots for Cooking
Carrots are available all year long at your grocery store. The first step in learning how to cook carrots in the oven, stovetop, or slow cooker is knowing how to prep them. For four servings of carrots, you can count on one pound (450g) of fresh carrots.
- Make sure to wash carrots thoroughly under cool running water. Use a soft brush to remove any dirt that stuck on the root.
- When ready to cook, peel or scrub the carrots and trim the stem and root end. Some recipes call for cooking carrots whole, you can keep some of the stems for a pretty presentation. In this case, cut stems to 1 inch and wash thoroughly.
- If you’re wondering how to cook carrots fast, start with packaged peeled baby-cut carrots. There’s no prep needed!
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