28 of our best carrot recipes for every occasion

Packed with carrot and served with natural yoghurt, these little beauties are a dinnertime champion.

Add sweetness and colour to this chicken pilaf with carrots and a spoonful of harissa, the fragrant North African spice paste.

These spiced carrots make a vibrant side dish that pairs well with everything from roast meats to grilled fish.

The cake that saved Sixpenny during lockdown.

A hearty Provençal stew with carrots and potatoes to cosy up with.

A perfect side dish for autumn and winter produce that delivers a pleasantly spicy hit thanks to fermented chilli sauce.

Alice Storey’s recipe for lamb and roast carrot sausage rolls.

The much-loved crumbed vegetable dish from the chef’s pop-up restaurant Ételek.

A classic, cooling dish from the northern regions of China.

For the morning tea party to rule them all.

A one-tray roast with the added boost of flavoured compound butter. You won’t look back.

Sweet carrots, juicy orange and smoky harissa come together in this vibrant salad.

Spice up your life with this dreamy carrot cake.

Cook the carrots with the skin on, and you’ll be rewarded with better flavour and texture.

A bright, well-balanced dressing can take a roast dinner in new directions.

If you’re after a salad with spice, acidity, sweetness and smokiness, we have you covered.

The warm and toasty notes of chermoula bring zing to this otherwise simple dish of roast vegetables and grilled chicken.

This tofu poke bowl gets a bright, tangy lift from pickled carrots, adding a crunchy contrast and a burst of acidity to balance the creamy tofu and fresh toppings.

Furikake lamb rack is paired with a silky carrot-ginger purée, where sweet roasted carrots meet warming ginger for a vibrant, flavour-packed accompaniment to the tender meat.

Fritters are a weeknight staple, and any leftovers make for a great sandwich filling the next day.

This carrot and almond hummus is perfect for entertaining. Add grilled chicken and a herb salad to turn it into a delicious lunch.

Shirni Parwana shares its recipe for a carrot cake with garam masala spice, topped with cardamom and lime cream cheese icing.

Not all roasts create leftovers for days. With our mini lamb roast, you can enjoy the flavours of a hearty dinner in a perfectly portioned meal for two.

The interplay of texture with crunchy almonds, sweet roasted carrots and creamy feta is simply delicious.

Curtis Stone’s take on coleslaw gives the humble salad a fresh revival, pairing crisp carrots and cabbage with a creamy dressing for a side that’s simple, crunchy and full of flavour.

This roast carrot and cumin soup transforms simple ingredients into a warming bowl, with sweet roasted carrots balanced by earthy cumin and aromatic spices.

This roasted carrot salad works perfectly as a festive side dish, too.

This vibrant roast carrot soup is topped with a herbaceous carrot-top pesto, making the most of every part of the vegetable.