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Home » Best Of » Carrot Recipes to Brighten Your Spring Table

Carrot Recipes to Brighten Your Spring Table

Modified: Apr 22, 2025 by Molly Pisula · Published: Apr 22, 2025 · As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Spring is the perfect season to celebrate the humble carrot, and these recipes prove just how versatile this vibrant veggie can be. From roasted sides and fresh salads to cozy soups, quick breads, and even cookies, this collection brings out the sweet, savory, and earthy sides of carrots. Whether you're planning an Easter feast or just embracing seasonal produce, these dishes are colorful, flavorful, and easy to love. Grab a bunch and get cooking!

Balsamic Roasted Beets and Carrots Recipe

Balsamic Roasted Beets and Carrots Recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Beets are sweet, tangy, and perfectly caramelized. This easy side dish adds vibrant flavor to everything from weeknight meals to a fancy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Beets and Carrots Recipe

Cucumber Carrot Salad

Cucumber Carrot Salad. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This Cucumber Carrot Salad is crunchy, refreshing, and tossed in a light sweet-and-sour dressing. It’s the perfect crisp companion to grilled meats or spicy mains.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Carrot Salad

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup is rich with warm spices and hearty lentils. It’s a comforting vegetarian dish that brightens even the chilliest days.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

Roasted Carrot & Honey Feta Salad

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Roasted Carrot & Honey Feta Salad. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

This Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad combines caramelized carrots, sweet honey, and tangy cheese. A beautiful and flavorful salad that works as a light lunch or elegant side.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Carrot & Honey Feta Salad

Mango Carrot Spice Bread

Mango Carrot Spice Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Mango Carrot Spice Bread is soft, lightly sweet, and full of tropical flavor. Made with whole wheat flour, fresh mango, carrot juice, and shredded carrots, it’s a wholesome treat for any time of day.
Get the Recipe: Mango Carrot Spice Bread

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips are sweet, savory, and finished with glazed pecans. It’s an easy side dish that’s a total crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Carrot Cake Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Slow Cooker Oatmeal. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Carrot Cake Slow Cooker Oatmeal is cozy, spiced, and perfect for breakfast lovers. With oats, grated carrot, and warm spices, it tastes like dessert in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Savory Carrot Souffle

Savory Carrot Souffle. Photo credit: Stetted.

Carrot Soufflé is light, fluffy, and a little bit unexpected. This savory side dish adds a pop of color and elegance to your brunch or dinner table.
Get the Recipe: Savory Carrot Souffle

Caramelized Carrot Risotto

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Caramelized Carrot Risotto. Photo credit: Life Currents.

Caramelized Carrot Risotto is creamy, comforting, and full of sweet, rich carrot flavor. It’s a veggie-packed dish that brings the comfort of risotto with a colorful twist.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Carrot Risotto

Carrot Citrus Salad

Carrot Citrus Salad. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This Chopped Carrot Citrus Salad features roasted rainbow carrots, oranges, and Meyer lemons tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. It’s bright, balanced, and made to pair beautifully with poultry or fish.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Citrus Salad

Easy Roasted Air Fryer Carrots with Brown Sugar 

Easy Roasted Air Fryer Carrots with Brown Sugar . Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Air Fryer Roasted Carrots are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of herby flavor. They’re quick, easy, and endlessly snackable.
Get the Recipe: Easy Roasted Air Fryer Carrots with Brown Sugar 

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, spiced, and packed with raisins and coconut. They taste just like your favorite cake in cookie form.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

Maple Glazed Carrots

Maple Glazed Carrots. Photo credit: Stetted.

Maple Glazed Carrots are sweet, tender, and finished with a gentle kick of heat. This quick and easy side dish is perfect for weeknights or holiday meals.
Get the Recipe: Maple Glazed Carrots

Spiced Carrot Bread

Spiced Carrot Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Spiced Carrot Bread is hearty, wholesome, and full of cozy flavor. Made with whole wheat flour, carrot juice, mango, and shredded carrot, it’s a satisfying twist on classic quick bread.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Carrot Bread

Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots

Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are buttery, tender, and kissed with cinnamon. Just like the classic Cracker Barrel side, they’re nostalgic, comforting, and easy to love.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots

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