Best 6 Zesty Carrot Bake Recipes

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**Zesty Carrot Bake: A Colorful and Flavorful Side Dish**

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than this Zesty Carrot Bake. This vibrant dish is made with fresh carrots, celery, onion, and spices, and is topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a hit with kids and adults alike.

This article features two variations of the Zesty Carrot Bake recipe: a classic version and a vegan version. The classic version uses butter, milk, and eggs, while the vegan version uses plant-based alternatives such as olive oil, almond milk, and flax eggs. Both versions are equally delicious and satisfying, so you can choose the one that best suits your dietary needs.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish for a holiday meal, a weeknight dinner, or a potluck, this Zesty Carrot Bake is sure to be a hit. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and a great way to enjoy the goodness of carrots. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, it's time to make some Zesty Carrot Bake!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SISTER MARY'S ZESTY CARROTS



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There was nothing boring about Sister Mary's Carrots. This was adapted and adopted from "The Best Of Shaker Cooking".

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons grated onions
2 tablespoons horseradish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Add carrots to boiling salted water, reduce heat and cook until tender, drain and place in a 6 by 10 inch baking dish.
  • Mix onion, horseradish, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and water, pour over carrots.
  • Mix bread crumbs and butter, sprinkle over carrot mixture.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

MOM'S ZESTY CARROTS WITH HORSERADISH



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This was one of mom's perennial holiday dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Pete Plumer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ pounds carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons freshly ground horseradish
½ teaspoon salt (scant)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (scant)
¼ cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place carrots in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a shallow baking dish.
  • Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

OVEN-ROASTED SPICED CARROTS



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I started roasting veggies and serving them often with dinner. Now my children say, "Is it OK to finish the veggies?" Pinch me. -Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss carrots with oil. Mix seasonings; sprinkle over carrots and toss to coat., Arrange carrots in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Roast 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY CARROTS



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This is an easy-to-make family favorite and has always been served as a side dish at our Thanksgiving dinners. Don't let the horseradish scare you. It merely adds a tangy flavor. You can use pre-made bread crumbs to make it even easier. Light mayo works fine and so does cooking spray on the casserole dish in place of butter.

Provided by Jeff Cummings

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 carrots, julienned
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons creamy-style horseradish sauce
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place the carrots in a saucepan with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Place the carrots in the dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion, mayonnaise, horseradish, pepper, paprika and bread crumbs. Spread evenly over the carrots.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 244.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BA'S BEST CARROT CAKE



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This is the only carrot cake recipe you'll ever need.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cake     Carrot     Spring     Spice     Cream Cheese     Walnut     Dessert     Birthday     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
3 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
For the frosting and assembly:
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch of kosher salt
4 cups powdered sugar
Candied Carrot Coins

Steps:

  • Make the cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat two 9"-diameter cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper rounds; lightly coat rounds with nonstick spray. If using raisins and rum, heat together in a small saucepan over low just until warm, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit until liquid is absorbed and raisins are plump, 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; let cool. Combine carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and gradually stream in oil. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with carrot mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until smooth. Fold in raisins, if using, and walnuts with a rubber spatula. Scrape batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack and let cakes cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of cakes and invert onto wire rack; remove parchment. Let cool completely.
  • Make the frosting:
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in vanilla extract and salt. Reduce speed to low and gradually mix in powdered sugar. Increase speed to high and beat frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Assemble the cake:
  • Place 1 cake, domed side down, on a platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting evenly over top. Place remaining cake, domed side down, on top. Spread top and sides with 1 1/4 cups frosting and chill 30 minutes to let frosting set. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides, swirling decoratively. Top with Candied Carrot Coins, if desired.

HONEY ROASTED CARROTS



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Simple. Easy. Delicious.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 carrots, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the whole carrots into a baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix until the carrots are completely covered with olive oil. Pour on the honey, then season to taste with salt and pepper; mix until evenly coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, or cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 124 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots. For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, young carrots. Avoid carrots that are woody or have blemishes.
  • Peel and chop the carrots evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to zest the lemon. This will release the most flavor.
  • Don't overcook the carrots. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Serve the carrot bake hot or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day.

Conclusion:

This zesty carrot bake is a delicious and easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with fresh carrots, lemon zest, and a variety of spices. The carrots are roasted until tender and then tossed with a tangy lemon-herb sauce. The result is a flavorful and colorful dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

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