Hot take: carrots don't get the praise they deserve.
Not only are they a staple on almost any holiday table, but they complement just about every festive dish you'd find beside them. Plus, carrots [1] have a relatively long shelf life, making meal prep easier while you juggle all your other holiday tasks.
This year, I'm giving carrots their long-overdue star-of-the-show moment. From hummus [2] to cake to soup, I'm reinventing carrots for the holidays, and not even fan-favorite potatoes can get in my way.
Candied Carrots
After tasting this buttery-sweet brown-sugar glaze, I'm sure it'll earn a permanent spot in your recipe box.
Get the recipe: candied carrots [4]
Carrot-y Carrot Soup With Furikake
Transform your favorite holiday vegetable into a soup this year to create the ideal comfort dish.
Get the recipe: carrot-y carrot soup with furikake [5]
Roasted Carrot Hummus
Carrots can make great apps, too, especially in hummus form. You're going to love these warm, spicy flavors.
Get the recipe: roasted carrot hummus [6]
Twice-Roasted Carrots With Honey and Almonds
Charring cooked veggies is my favorite way to add another level of flavor, and this twice-roasted recipe is proof it's an effective method.
Get the recipe: twice-roasted carrots with honey and almonds [7]
Salted-Caramel Carrot Cake
Serve your veggies as a moist cake with a creamy frosting and caramel finish — there's nothing wrong with that.
Get the recipe: salted-caramel carrot cake [8]
Roasted and Raw Carrot Salad With Avocado
Double the carrots, double the fun, right? Add avocado and it's a party.
Get the recipe: roasted and raw carrot salad with avocado [9]
Easy Roasted Carrots With Pecan Pesto
This recipe feeds 12 for anyone who loves leftovers or wants the option of seconds and thirds.
Get the recipe: roasted carrots with pecan pesto [10]
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