Best Carrot Recipes – Sweet Potato Soul

If you think carrots are just for honey glaze or dipping in ranch, think again! These humble veggies shine in this collection of the 34 Best Carrot Recipes. From sides and salads to soups and mains, there’s a delicious dish for everyone!

When I think of underrated vegetables, carrots are always the first to come to mind. They’re easy to overlook: humble, basic, and often relegated to the “boring side dish” category.

But the reality of this root veggie couldn’t be further from the truth. Carrots are wildly versatile, available year-round, easy to work with, budget-friendly, and incredibly nutritious (we’re talking fiber, beta carotene, vitamin K, antioxidants, and more [source]). I just can’t get enough of them!

I hope this post shines new light on this common vegetable and helps you to see it in a fresh, reimagined way, whether you’re adding Air Fryer Carrots to your regular side dish rotation, simmering a pot of Red Lentil Carrot Soup, or topping Tempeh Tacos with a crunchy carrot slaw.

Read on for all these reader-reviewed recipes and more. I hope that they inspire you to find a new favorite way to enjoy carrots. Enjoy!

Every Day Carrot Recipes

For when you need a tried and true side dish, perfect for enjoying any day of the week!

Air Fryer Carrots

One of my personal favorites, and always my first response when asked what to make with carrots! This carrot side dish can be prepared in two ways—savory or sweet— and pairs deliciously with all kinds of main dishes (think: burgers, BBQ, pasta, and more!).

Roasted Beets and Carrots

These two root veggies are a natural match made in heaven—they’re earthy, sweet, hearty, and colorful. When seasoned with cumin or caraway seeds, salt and pepper, parsley, and a splash of lemon, they’re elevated to new heights!

Gochujang Oven-Roasted Carrots

If you’ve never tried Gochujang, a Korean red chili paste, consider this oven-roasted carrots recipe your introduction! The savory, salty, slightly spicy, and sweet paste transforms carrots into a punchy, flavorful side dish that might steal the show at dinner.

Smoky Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Carrots

This side dish shines in fall, when Brussels sprouts are in peak season! Seasoned with maple syrup, paprika, and cayenne pepper, then topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, these carrots and Brussels sprouts are a celebration of flavors and textures.

Carrot Salads, Sides, and Sauces

Toss or blend one of these when you’re craving some color and crunch!

Amazing Edamame Salad

Sweet shredded carrots complement the nutty, buttery flavor of edamame. Tossed with cabbage and chopped almonds in a creamy sesame almond dressing, you’ll want to enjoy this Edamame Salad at every meal!

Ponzu Soba Noodles

Thinly sliced carrots add a bright, sweet crunch to these Ponzu Soba Noodles—perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner!

Quick Pickled Carrots

Whether you’re sprinkling these pickled carrots on Buddha bowls and salads, layering them onto sandwiches or wraps, or garnishing tacos, they’re a surefire way to add color, tangy flavor, and a boost of nutrition.

Crunchy Sesame Tofu Salad

Fresh, crunchy, zesty, and naturally sweet, shredded carrots are a key component of this Crunchy Sesame Tofu Salad. It’s great for meal prep—make it up to 3 days in advance for easy work lunches and on-the-go meals!

Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Mushroom “Scallops”

This plant-based soba noodle salad—complete with julienned carrots—is so flavorful and refreshing, I make it year-round! Even my school-aged daughter gobbles it up and asks for it often.

Roasted Lentils and Carrots with Marinated Onions

With roasted carrots and lentils, marinated onions, and herby rice, this grain bowl has it all. Try it for a fresh and flavorful way to reimagine carrot dishes!

Carrot Top Pesto

Wondering what to do with those leafy carrot greens? Make this Carrot Top pesto! Blended with pumpkin seeds, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, the fresh, earthy, and slightly bitter greens transform into a pesto so tasty, you’ll start buying carrots just to make it!

Soups Made with Carrots

A soup is hardly a soup without carrots! It adds earthy sweetness to some of my favorite recipes:

Hearty Beet & Sweet Potato Soup

Root veggies naturally pair well together, and this Hearty Beet & Sweet Potato Soup is no exception. It’s zesty, hydrating, and the perfect way to warm up on a cool day.

Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

I could eat this Butternut Squash Lentil Soup all day long! It’s packed with all my favorites: tender lentils, sweet butternut squash, and earthy carrots. Easy to make and great for meal prep, it stores well and is perfect for fall and winter.

Spicy Instant Pot Carrot Harissa Soup

Another sweet and spicy pairing, Instant Pot Carrot Harissa Soup is creamy yet healthy—and ready in a few simple steps, thanks to the Instant Pot!

Cure-All Vegan Lentil Soup

Make this Vegan Lentil Soup when you’re feeling under the weather! Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A—a nutrient that supports a healthy immune system (see more in the source below).

Curried Parsnip Soup

Parsnips and carrots are simmered with coconut milk and spices, then blended into a flavorful, comforting soup you can feel great about going back for seconds of (trust me—you’ll want to!).

Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

Carrots may be an unexpected ingredient in this Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder, but they’re essential, adding sweetness, heartiness, and color. It tastes just like the classic, only without the cream or cheese!

Ethiopian-Spiced Kabocha Squash Soup

Enjoy your carrots with a burst of exotic spices and rich, velvety squash in this Ethiopian-Spiced Kabocha Squash Soup. Silky, warming, and downright delicious—it’s rated 5 stars for a reason!

Red Lentil Carrot Soup

Delicate red lentils pair beautifully with tender-simmered carrots. Seasoned with warm, earthy spices—all pantry staples, not to worry—this soup is a true stunner.

*See more: Beta-carotene’s Role on the Immune System

Carrot Main Dishes

You might be surprised how much carrots elevate entrées, from burgers and pasta to wraps and tacos! You just can’t go wrong with these dinner recipes with carrots:

BBQ Tempeh Collard Green Wraps

If you like spring rolls, you’ll love these BBQ Tempeh Collard Green Wraps! Just like in the classic Vietnamese appetizer, julienned carrots add freshness and crunch, making these wraps especially memorable.

Spinach Pesto Pasta

If you like zucchini noodles, you’ll love adding carrot noodles to the mix! Cooked alongside traditional pasta, these veggie strands shine, especially when tossed with a spinach and carrot top pesto. Dinner has never been better!

Vegan Japchae Style Noodles

If you haven’t tried Japchae—Korean-style stir-fried sweet potato noodles—run, don’t walk, to the kitchen! They’re tossed with carrots and other fresh veggies in a sweet soy sauce marinade for a fresh, comforting meal.

Winter Burrito Bowl

Roasted carrots are one of the stars of this Winter Burrito Bowl. They sit upon a bed of kale with brown rice, black beans, and avocado cream for a nutritious and satisfying way to enjoy carrots.

Mushroom Veggie Sliders

These Mushroom Veggie Sliders are a must-make for your next game day watch party or a relaxed family dinner. Pulled “pork” mushrooms are slathered in vegan BBQ sauce and topped with a creamy carrot-and-cabbage mayo—all plant-based—for a handheld comfort food treat.

Indian-Inspired Sweet Potato Tacos

Picture a sweet potato and cauliflower samosa transformed into taco form, then topped with carrot-cabbage slaw and fragrant curry sauce. That’s what these Indian-inspired sweet potato tacos are like—fusion meal perfection!

Thai Pumpkin Curry

No curry is complete without a mix of fresh veggies, and this Thai Pumpkin Curry is no exception! Carrots, red bell pepper, onion, and kabocha squash make it extra comforting and satisfying—a can’t-miss curry recipe!

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie isn’t complete without mirepoix—the French term for chopped celery, onions, and carrots. It gives this cozy dish a rich, layered flavor and is what makes this vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie so good!

World’s Best Veggie Burger

Everyone asks for the recipe when I make these veggie burgers at cookouts! Made with a base of beets, carrots, black beans, rice, and walnuts, they’re meaty, hearty, and smoky.

Carrot Chickpea “Tuna” Melt

If you’ve never added carrots to tuna melts, consider this your sign! They take them from okay to yay—adding natural sweetness and texture. Bonus: made with chickpeas instead of tuna, these sandwiches are plant-based yet still totally delicious

Lentil Meatloaf

Unsuspecting diners may not realize there are carrots in this Lentil Meatloaf, but they’re a hidden heavy-hitter, adding flavor, texture, and heartiness to this better-for-you classic.

Tempeh Tacos

Saving one of the best carrot recipe ideas for last, these Tempeh Tacos are truly extraordinary. Meaty tempeh is topped with carrot-cabbage slaw and guacamole for a plant-based meal even carnivores will clamor for!

Breakfast and Sweet Treat Recipes with Carrots

That’s right —carrots with a sweet and decadent (but still nutritious) spin!

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Say “hello” to dessert for breakfast! Carrot Cake Overnight oats are creamy, sweet, and spiced with a light crunch—basically everything you love about carrot cake, just in morning form!

Vegan Carrot Cupcakes

Homemade Vegan Carrot Cupcakes with vegan cream cheese frosting—what more could you want?! This recipe is from my friend Jessica; the cupcakes are tender, moist, and full of fresh carrot flavor. Basically, everything you love about classic carrot cake, just without the dairy and eggs!

Raw Coconut Carrot Cake

If you’ve never heard of it, hear me out! Raw Carrot Cake is made by blending carrots with dried dates, pineapple, coconut, nuts, and spices, then topping it with whipped coconut cream for a moist, naturally sweet, and better-for-you treat.

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