Carrot Side Dishes That Your Family Will Love

Carrots are more than just a snack for bunnies or a sidekick in stews. This versatile veggie can shine on its own with the right recipes. Whether you're looking to switch up your side dish game or just trying to sneak more veggies into your meals, carrots offer a sweet, healthy base that pairs beautifully with many flavors. From roasted to glazed, these carrot side dishes are easy to prepare and sure to impress. So, let's dive in and give carrots the spotlight they deserve at your next meal.

Honey Harissa Carrots

A rectangular plate containing seasoned roasted carrots garnished with herbs, served on a white tabletop with a green napkin on the side. — Honey Harissa Carrots. Photo credit: I Heart Vegetables.

These roasted carrots with harissa and honey are the perfect healthy side dish! Easy to make and packed with flavor, they're a delicious vegetarian dish!
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Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

A bowl of glazed carrots topped with pecans and garnished with fresh herbs. — Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe. Photo credit: Vegan In The Freezer.

Maple Glazed Carrots are a perfect side dish. For a fancier side dish cut at a slant or roll cut carrots and cook with a buttery maple glaze.
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Easy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

A plate of roasted carrots and potatoes garnished with herbs. — Easy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots. Photo credit: Salt & Lavender.

These roasted potatoes and carrots are quick and simple to prepare with just a couple of everyday ingredients and then roasted to perfection!
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Easy Carrot Curry (A Vegan Recipe)

A bowl of creamy vegetable curry garnished with fresh herbs, featuring sliced carrots and potatoes. — Easy Carrot Curry (A Vegan Recipe). Photo credit: Savory Spin.

This 10-ingredient Vegan Carrot Curry Recipe is so easy, tasty, and surprisingly mild! Serve it with rice or roti for a nutritious plant-based meal you and your family are sure to enjoy.
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Easy Roasted Carrots With Dill

Roasted carrots with herbs in a baking dish, garnished with fresh dill and served with a golden serving spoon. — Easy Roasted Carrots With Dill. Photo credit: The Schmidty Wife.

Roasted Carrots with Dill is a simple side dish for any occasion, with 4 simple ingredients it is perfect for a family dinners, Thanksgiving, & Christmas!
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Roasted Carrots And Onions

A bowl of roasted sweet potatoes and onions garnished with herbs, accompanied by a spoon on a light surface. — Roasted Carrots And Onions. Photo credit: Salt & Lavender.

This Roasted Carrots recipe is a easy technique for a healthy side dish for dinner with only a few ingredients! Follow these tips to for tender, sweet and savory carrots every time!
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Roasted Carrots With Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

Roasted carrots topped with peanut sauce and garnished with cilantro on a white plate, fresh greens in the background. — Roasted Carrots With Easy Thai Peanut Sauce. Photo credit: With Two Spoons.

Roasted carrots are one of the easiest vegetables to make and one that your kids will love. Pair them with this Easy Thai Peanut Sauce and they are even better!
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Stovetop Honey Butter Carrots

Roasted sweet potato cubes in a cast iron skillet on a marble countertop with a striped cloth nearby. — Stovetop Honey Butter Carrots. Photo credit: Megs Everyday Indulgence.

Stovetop Honey Butter Carrots are a simple, humble side dish that will quickly become the star of Thanksgiving. 5 ingredients, 30 minute perfection.
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Easy Zucchini Carrot Pancakes

A stack of vegetable fritters on a white plate, garnished with herbs, with fresh zucchinis and carrots in the background. — Easy Zucchini Carrot Pancakes. Photo credit: Yay For Food.

These Zucchini Carrot Pancakes are crispy and pan-fried on the outside with soft, vegetable-filled insides! Served them for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack!
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Mashed Carrots And Parsnips

Mashed Carrots and Parsnips, a healthy paleo version of a classic Irish side dish. This version is dairy-free and also has the addition of orange in it!
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Easy Carrot Saute With Honey And Thyme

Roasted carrots with herbs in a black bowl, a wooden spoon stirring. — Easy Carrot Saute With Honey And Thyme. Photo credit: Neighbor Food.

This 15 minute Carrot Saute will become your new go-to side dish. With caramelized edges and a honey glaze, these are a family favorite!
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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

Roasted carrots garnished with parsley in a white dish. — Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots. Photo credit: Diethood.

Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are so easy to make and burst with the delicious flavor of tender roasted carrots tossed in garlicky butter.
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Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots

A colorful bowl of roasted beet and carrot salad, garnished with fresh parsley. — Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots. Photo credit: Salt & Lavender.

This maple roasted beets and carrots recipe is an easy and colorful side dish! Only 5 everyday ingredients are needed, and it looks gorgeous on your table.
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Roasted Daikon Radish, Carrots and Peppers

A bowl of roasted vegetables including sliced carrots, red peppers, and parsnips on a wooden table, with a spoon on the side. — Roasted Daikon Radish, Carrots and Peppers. Photo credit: Sarah's Cucina Bella.

This recipe for Roasted Daikon Radish, Carrots and Peppers is sweet, hearty, and a little sharp. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Ginger Cardamom Spiced Carrots Recipe

A bowl of sliced, glazed carrots garnished with parsley and black pepper, served with whole garlic cloves. — Ginger Cardamom Spiced Carrots Recipe. Photo credit: Savory Spin.

Subtly flavored with mustard seeds and paprika, these Ginger Cardamom Carrots would make a lovely side dish for your Holiday dinner table.
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Maple Roasted Carrots With Walnuts & Feta

Roasted carrots with assorted colors served on a blue plate, topped with crumbled cheese and walnuts. — Maple Roasted Carrots With Walnuts & Feta. Photo credit: Snixy Kitchen.

These maple roasted carrots are tossed in smoked paprika and maple syrup then sprinkled with toasted walnuts and feta for serving. A simple holiday side!
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Moroccan Carrot Salad

A bowl of sliced glazed carrots topped with chopped parsley, with a serving spoon inside, placed on a textured grey cloth. — Moroccan Carrot Salad. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

These healthy Moroccan Carrots are a favorite flavorful side dish. They are loaded with garlic, vinegar and spice! Naturally gluten free and paleo!
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Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad

A bowl of quinoa salad with roasted vegetables, pine nuts, and fresh basil, served in a white dish on a wooden table. — Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: With Two Spoons.

Need a new favorite summer salad or easy side dish? Look no further than our super simple, healthy, whole food Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad.
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Roasted Jumbo Carrots

A platter of roasted carrot slices garnished with parsley, served on a blue dish. — Roasted Jumbo Carrots. Photo credit: Lord Byron's Kitchen.

Roasted Jumbo Carrots are perfectly seasoned and browned and charred on the outside, but soft and tender on the inside.
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Grilled Carrots

A plate of roasted carrots garnished with lemon slices and fresh herbs, served on a striped tablecloth. — Grilled Carrots. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

The key to tender Grilled Carrots (without burning) is to grill them over indirect heat. This foolproof recipe is topped with harissa, lemon and mint.
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