Try our easy carrot recipes. Growing your own carrots is simple, so use up a glut with our favourite carrot cake recipes (including a vegan carrot cake), along with easy guides to making the perfect roasted carrots and glazed carrots.
We also have some great ideas for carrot soup, such as carrot and coriander soup, carrot and lentil soup and carrot and ginger soup, as well as fragrant Sri Lankan curry, vegetarian burgers, falafel balls and salads, all starring carrots. From vibrant side dishes for a Sunday roast to vegan and vegetarian meals, we have plenty of ideas.
Ingredients
- We use British carrots as well as Chantenay, baby and purple carrots
Carrot cake with muscovado
Everyone loves the spiced flavour of carrot cake. Here, we’ve added muscovado sugar for a richer flavour, golden sultanas and pecans for texture and a shot of syrup to sweeten the frosting.
Carrot and coriander soup with spicy flatbread croutons
Ground and fresh coriander take this carrot soup to the next level. Top with our ras el hanout croutons for a jazzed-up lunch or supper.
Carrot, halloumi and dill balls
Rarely do you see carrots fried, but here Sabrina Ghayour has combined them with halloumi to make these crispy little balls – perfect with drinks at a party or as part of a feast. Discover more of our easy canapé recipes here.
Sri Lankan carrot curry
Try our vibrant carrot curry with Sri Lankan spices. This vegan recipe is easy to make and ready in under an hour, plus it's low calorie too. More vegetarian curry ideas here.
Vegan carrot cake
This frosted carrot cake is entirely plant-based and uses a surprising (vegan) ingredient that guarantees a moist sponge every time. Find more vegan baking ideas here.
Thai carrot and ginger soup
Thai cuisine uses fragrant flavours to create warming and comforting dishes. We've incorporated them into this aromatic carrot soup, which has plenty of zing from the ginger and lemongrass.
Spiced carrot salad with herby carrot top yogurt
This recipe not only uses roast carrots but also their herby green tops, so nothing is wasted. Serve this easy recipe as an impressive side dish at your next family dinner.
Carrots glazed with star anise
These carrots, with a sweet anise glaze, make a great winter side. Ready in under 30 minutes, they're also quick, easy and vegetarian.
Carrot pilaf
Our vegetarian carrot pilaf with cardamom is an easy way to feed the family and is packed full of flavour. Plus, it's under 500 calories. Try our low calorie vegetarian ideas here.
Roasted carrot and spelt salad with dukkah
Roasted carrots bring crunchy freshness to this easy salad, while the dukkah gives a delightful nutty flavour. A great vegetarian meal.
Carrot and orange soup
That's one seriously orange soup! Carrots are the heroes in this dish, which only has five other ingredients. Blitz them all together to make a vibrant, low-calorie lunch.
Carrot cake cheesecake
Love carrot cake? Love cheesecake? We've combined these well-loved classic puds so you never have to choose. This carrot-based number is packed with plenty of spice, orange zest and crunchy pecans.
Carrot marmalade
Check out this super easy recipe for delicious carrot marmalade. Try it on scones with a dollop of cream, or it’s also good drizzled over labneh on crostini. For a tarter marmalade, add extra lemon.
Carrot and potato rosti
This easy vegetarian rosti is made with grated carrot and topped with a fried egg. Quick, filling and meat-free, it goes well with a leafy green salad.
Quick carrot and walnut bread
The carrots help give this multi-purpose healthy bread a really moist texture, along with walnuts and yogurt. Spread with cream cheese for extra indulgence.
Roast carrots with crisp chickpeas and tahini
We love roasted carrots, and these ones, served with chickpeas and a tahini sauce, are the best. Any leftovers make a great packed lunch.
Turmeric-fried veggie rice
Carrot ribbons help make our turmeric-fried rice extra vibrant. This colourful recipe is packed with punchy flavour and super simple to make. Plus, it comes in under 300 calories per serving.
Carrot falafels with cumin and coriander
Use up your carrots to give these delightful falafel balls a lighter taste and texture. What's more, they're low in calories and full of flavour.
Vietnamese carrot salad
A healthy carrot salad gets the Asian treatment. The zingy lime, chilli and ginger dressing gives crunchy veg a massive lift. Serve as a side with chicken or pack up for a low-fat lunch. Take a look at our other Asian salads recipes here.
Carrot, cumin and feta fritters with coriander yogurt
These carrot, cumin and feta fritters are deliciously golden and crispy. Serve with herb yogurt and salad. We have more fab fritter recipes here.
Freekeh and carrot burgers
Carrots buddy up with nutty, smoky, protein-rich super grain freekeh in this recipe. Not only are these burgers healthy and easy to make, they might just be the best vegetarian burgers ever!
Pomegranate-glazed chantenay carrots with grapes
Give your roasted carrots an impressive sticky glaze with pomegranate molasses, honey and blackberry jelly.
Lamb, Guinness and carrot stew
Chantenay carrots, tender lamb and hearty Guinness make up this warming one-pot stew with creamy mash and peas. No pre-frying of ingredients required.
Carrot cake with maple frosting
How do you improve on a classic carrot cake? Roast the carrots for an even denser, richer cake, then slather in maple buttercream. This is a modern twist on a favourite that really elevates it to the next level.
