30 Carrot Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

They may not be the most glamorous vegetable but carrots are nothing if not versatile. Bought too many at the grocery store or farmers market? Turn them into a salad or slaw to serve as part of a healthy, weeknight dinner. Or puree them for a flavorful soup. You’ve been growing carrots in your garden and have an abundance? Bake a carrot cake — just don’t forget to save the leafy green tops for a pesto or chimichurri. Given the right treatment, there’s almost nothing that this crunchy, colorful veggie can’t do. Heck, you can even turn a simple, steamed carrot into a company-worthy side like we’ve done here. A simple lemon-dill vinaigrette elevates the flavor, without overpowering the natural sweetness of the carrots.

Packed with antioxidants, carrots add crunch and natural sweetness to this dish. Low in calories and fat, this salad gets better as it sits and it doubles as a crunchy, fresh topper for a turkey sandwich.

Ah, carrot tops. They're large and leafy and edible, so it's sort of tragic to throw them away. But it's also daunting to find something to make with them that's actually delicious. Enter this carrot top chimichurri. The condiment, which hails from Argentina and Uruguay, is traditionally made with parsley. But carrot tops work in this twist because they're leafy and grassy like parsley. The sauce keeps for three days in the refrigerator, and trust us, you’ll be drizzling it over chicken and steak galore.

Carrots, olive oil, dill, salt and pepper: that's all you need to make Ina's fan-favorite Roasted Carrots.