Take a Little Stress Out of Holiday Meal Planning With These Carrot Recipes

Published on 12/21/2020 at 7:00 AM

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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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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