Best 16 Quick Carrots Recipes

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**Sweet and Savory Carrot Recipes: A Culinary Journey Through Taste and Health**

Carrots, the vibrant orange root vegetables, offer a symphony of flavors and health benefits. This collection of carrot recipes takes you on a culinary journey, showcasing the versatility of carrots in both sweet and savory dishes. From classic roasted carrots to innovative carrot cake pancakes, these recipes bring out the best of this nutritious vegetable, catering to various dietary preferences and cooking styles. Indulge in the goodness of carrots, exploring their natural sweetness and earthy notes while reaping the rewards of their nutritional value. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, ensuring that carrots become a staple in your kitchen, enjoyed by both health enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Roasted Carrots with Honey Glaze:** Simplicity meets flavor in this classic recipe. Tender roasted carrots are coated in a luscious honey glaze, creating a caramelized crust that complements the vegetable's natural sweetness.

2. **Carrot Cake Pancakes:** A delightful fusion of breakfast and dessert, these pancakes combine the comforting flavors of carrot cake into a fluffy stack. Topped with a cream cheese glaze, they offer a sweet start to your day.

3. **Carrot and Ginger Soup:** Experience a symphony of flavors in this heartwarming soup. The earthy sweetness of carrots harmonizes with the spicy kick of ginger, creating a comforting broth perfect for chilly days.

4. **Carrot and Chickpea Salad:** A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines the crunchiness of carrots with the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas. Dressed in a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, it's a healthy and flavorful side dish or light lunch option.

5. **Carrot Fries with Garlic Aioli:** A healthier alternative to traditional fries, these carrot fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a creamy garlic aioli dipping sauce, they make a delicious snack or side dish.

6. **Carrot and Coconut Curry:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this Thai-inspired curry. Tender carrots and vegetables simmer in a fragrant coconut milk sauce, offering a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CARROTS



Quick and Easy Baked Carrots image

Baked carrots with light sweet glaze.

Provided by wilsondogg

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch carrots, trimmed
butter-flavored cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter®)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange carrots in a shallow baking dish. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until carrots are tender, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

QUICK CREAMED CARROTS



Quick Creamed Carrots image

This side dish are always popular at my table. The rich sauce coats the carrots nicely and really perks up their flavor.-Eva Bailey, Olive Hill, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, onion, basil, seasoned salt and pepper until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots and transfer to a serving bowl. Add sauce and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

QUICK COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND CARROTS



Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots image

I make this when I need a quick side dish for chicken or pork. If you make couscous (a Middle Eastern pasta) a pantry staple, you usually have all the ingredients on hand! Add other veggies (zucchini, corn, peas, etc.) to make it your own.

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked couscous
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

QUICK PORK RAMEN WITH CARROTS, ZUCCHINI, AND BOK CHOY



Quick Pork Ramen With Carrots, Zucchini, and Bok Choy image

You'll add the bok choy to the noodles during the last minute of cooking, and punch up a quick broth with ground pork, miso, and soaked dried mushrooms.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Soup/Stew     Summer     Noodle     Pork     Dinner     Carrot     Zucchini     Egg     Basil     Green Onion/Scallion     Sesame Oil     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Takeout at Home

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ounce dried mushrooms (preferably shiitake or porcini)
Kosher salt
16 ounces fresh or 10 ounces dried ramen noodles
2 small heads baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more
1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
6 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha, plus more for serving
1 medium carrot
1 medium zucchini
4 large soft-boiled eggs (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit until ready to use.
  • Pour 10 cups hot water into a medium pot. Season generously with salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions, adding bok choy during the last minute of cooking. Drain noodles and bok choy; rinse with cold water.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over high. Add pork, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring and breaking up meat slightly, 3 minutes. Add half of the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is just cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Add miso and cook, stirring, until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth, soy sauce, and 2 tsp. Sriracha.
  • Drain and slice mushrooms; add to pot. Cover and bring to a low boil. Uncover pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, using a mandoline or the large holes on a box grater, coarsely grate carrot and zucchini until you have 1 1/2 cups each. Divide noodles, bok choy, carrot, and zucchini among bowls. Top evenly with soup, eggs, if using, basil, and remaining scallions. Serve with additional sesame oil and Sriracha for drizzling alongside.

QUICK-PICKLED CARROTS



Quick-Pickled Carrots image

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Mustard     Side     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     High Fiber     Vinegar     Carrot     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Boil     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick coins
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a heatproof resealable container or jar. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and 1/2 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Immediately pour over carrots. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

QUICK-BRAISED CARROTS WITH BUTTER



Quick-Braised Carrots With Butter image

I never really enjoyed eating cooked carrots until I found this recipe. It comes from a cookbook by Mark Bittman. I prefer making this with the butter and maple syrup. It makes a great combination.

Provided by Velouria

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices or 1 lb baby carrots
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 teaspoon sugar
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 -2 tablespoon mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except the fresh parsley or mint in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and cover.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover saucepan and raise the heat a little.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and carrots are cooking in butter or oil.
  • Lower the heat and keep cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender (not mushy), a couple of minutes longer.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Garnish with the fresh parsley or mint and enjoy!

QUICK CARROTS AND SNAP PEAS WITH LEMONY MUSTARD DRESSING



Quick Carrots and Snap Peas with Lemony Mustard Dressing image

A bright side dish featuring spring seasonal produce like carrots and snap peas will perk up any Easter dinner table or buffet. The fact that it can serve a crowd while taking only 30 minutes from start to finish makes it a superstar side for special springtime occasions.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices (4 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed if stringy, halved on the bias

Steps:

  • Whisk together mustard and lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and slowly whisk in oil.
  • Combine carrots, butter, 1/2 cup water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large straight-sided skillet or wide, shallow pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are just tender but holding their shape, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Stir in snap peas and continue cooking just until peas have turned crisp-tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully drain any liquid remaining in skillet; toss with half of mustard dressing and season to taste. Serve, with remaining dressing on the side.

QUICK GLAZED CARROTS



Quick Glazed Carrots image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound peeled carrots (about 12; each 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a skillet large enough to hold carrots in a single layer. Cook over high heat, shaking pan occasionally, 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until water evaporates and carrots are just glazed with butter, about 5 minutes.

QUICK CARROTS



Quick Carrots image

This recipe is a versatile colorful side dish. The carrots and green onions are a flavorful combination your family is sure to enjoy.-Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh or frozen sliced carrots
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine first five ingredients. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the carrots are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK GLAZED CARROTS



Quick Glazed Carrots image

-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh baby carrots
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Medium or Large Ziploc® Zip 'n Steam™ Bag, combine carrots, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch and salt. Seal bag and shake gently to combine ingredients. Pat carrots into a single layer. Place in microwave oven., Cook on full power for 6 minutes for crisp-tender carrots. If needed, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until carrots have reached desired level of tenderness. Allow bag to stand 1 minute before handling. Shake gently to coat carrots with glaze. Carefully open bag. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK CARROTS WITH GARLIC & BASIL



Quick Carrots With Garlic & Basil image

A quick different way with carrots. You can use other herbs if you like in place of the basil. I have used both fresh garlic and crushed from a jar with little difference.

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

500 g carrots (sliced diagonally)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves (sliced thinly or 1 teasp crushed garlic from a jar)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (thinly sliced or chopped)

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in boiling water for for 2 -3 mins until tender but crisp or microwave if desired.
  • Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
  • Combine the garlic and oil in a nonstick pan and cook over a moderate heat until fragrant (you can smell the garlic).
  • Add the carrots and stirring, cook until well combined and hot, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
  • Serve hot.

QUICK STEAMED CARROTS



Quick Steamed Carrots image

Make and share this Quick Steamed Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BusyBeeHoneyBee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup baby carrots
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 dash ground ginger

Steps:

  • Put baby carrots in an open glass container with the water.
  • Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
  • Drain and toss with orange juice, honey and ginger.

QUICK PICKLED CARROTS



Quick Pickled Carrots image

These quick pickled carrots are used to make delicious Indian Spiced Lamb Wraps.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Indian-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and julienned

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add carrots and ginger; toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

QUICK RAMEN WITH CARROTS, ZUCCHINI & BOK CHOY RECIPE - (4/5)



Quick Ramen with Carrots, Zucchini & Bok Choy Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by ltrodrigu

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ounce dried mushrooms (preferably shiitake or porcini)
Kosher salt
16 ounces fresh or 10 ounces dried ramen noodles
2 small heads baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more
1 pound ground pork, beef or chicken
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
6 cups low-sodium chicken, beef or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha, plus more for serving
1 medium carrot
1 medium zucchini
4 large soft-boiled eggs (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit until ready to use. Pour 10 cups hot water into a medium pot. Season generously with salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions, adding bok choy during the last minute of cooking. Drain noodles and bok choy; rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over high. Add ground meat, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring and breaking up meat slightly, 3 minutes. Add half of the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is just cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Add miso and cook, stirring, until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth, soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons Sriracha. Drain and slice mushrooms; add to pot. Cover and bring to a low boil. Uncover pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Meanwhile, using a mandoline or the large holes on a box grater, coarsely grate carrot and zucchini until you have 1 1/2 cups each. Divide noodles, bok choy, carrot, and zucchini among bowls. Top evenly with soup, eggs, if using, basil, and remaining scallions. Serve with additional sesame oil and Sriracha for drizzling alongside.

QUICK HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



Quick Honey Glazed Carrots image

Did you ever get the Food Blahs from cooking the same old thing in the same old way? I felt that way recently about the carrots that were cooking with a beef roast. Now normally, I just LOVE carrots cooked with a roast but not this time. So I scooped out the cooked carrots & tossed them into a glaze for a few minutes. Problem...

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

some cooked carrots (or 2** cans of carrots. see note in direction #1.)
1/2 stick of butter or margarine
1/4 c honey
2 Tbsp (heaping, not packed) brown sugar
sprinkle of cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • 1. NOTE: I didn't include the time for cooking the carrots in the prep time listed above, so if your carrots aren't already cooked, just boil them or steam them in water until they are tender. You could also open two cans of carrots, which are already cooked. As noted above, the baby carrots I used for this demo were cooked with a roast. (I just dumped the whole bag in the crockpot. There was PLENTY of glaze for that amount of carrots.) **If you don't want so many carrots, just cut the glaze in half. It's all good!
  • 2. In a heavy skillet, melt the butter over MEDIUM heat.
  • 3. Add (or just squirt) the honey... I only put it in a measuring cup to impress you. Honest!
  • 4. ...and scoop up some brown sugar to add.
  • 5. Stir until it all melts together.
  • 6. Add the cooked carrots and toss them in the glaze until they are covered. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
  • 7. Cover the skillet with a lid & turn the heat down to LOW. Stirring every few minutes, cook until the glaze incorporates into the carrots, maybe 10 minutes. Maybe less. It's up to you.
  • 8. Serve immediately. In this photo, the carrots have been reunited with the beef roast. By the way, the carrots are also good cold. The few remaining ones were nibbled on while the kitchen was getting cleaned after supper.
  • 9. OPTION: If you have a can of sweet potatoes that you've been looking at for too long, drain them and toss them in the honey glaze. It's not just for carrots anymore! =^..^=

QUICK GINGER CARROTS



Quick Ginger Carrots image

Make and share this Quick Ginger Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MysticAngel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 carrots
1 tablespoon rice bran, spread
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Chop carrots on an angle and place in mirowave proof bowl.
  • Add other ingredients on top, do not stir.
  • Cook for 1 min on high, then stir all ingredients to coat carrots evenly.
  • Cook for a further 3 mins on high, then serve. Drizzle remaining butter suace over the top of the carrots.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Carrots: Choose firm, brightly colored carrots for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and Cut Consistently: Uniformly sized carrot pieces ensure even cooking. Use a vegetable peeler for easy peeling and a sharp knife for precise cutting.
  • Season Wisely: Experiment with different seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, or herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the natural sweetness of the carrots.
  • Choose the Right Cooking Method: Boiling, steaming, roasting, or sautéing are all great ways to cook carrots. Each method yields a slightly different texture and flavor profile.
  • Don't Overcook: Carrots should retain a slight crunch to maintain their nutritional value and vibrant color.
  • Add Carrots to Salads and Soups: Raw or cooked carrots add a crunchy texture and natural sweetness to salads and soups.
  • Make Carrot Fries: Cut carrots into thin strips, toss them with olive oil, herbs, and spices, and bake until crispy for a healthier alternative to potato fries.
  • Garnish with Carrot Greens: If the carrots have fresh greens attached, don't discard them. Finely chop the greens and sprinkle them over cooked carrots for an extra burst of flavor and nutrients.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a nutritious snack, these quick carrot recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. With their vibrant color, natural sweetness, and versatility, carrots are a culinary gem that can be enjoyed in countless ways. Experiment with different cooking methods and seasonings to discover your favorite carrot preparation. And don't forget to explore using carrot greens for an added touch of flavor and nutrition. So next time you're craving a healthy and delicious treat, reach for some carrots and let your creativity shine!

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