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46 creative ways with carrots

All of our favourite sweet and savoury recipes made with carrots.

Whether they take a starring role or feature as a supportive sidekick the humble carrot is guaranteed to add a delightful sweetness as well as fibre and nutrients including vitamin A.

Glazed, roasted, blended or raw – this vibrant root vegetable is one of the most versatile and works in sweet and savoury dishes alike.

Looking for more dessert recipes with hidden vegetables or beetroot recipes?

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Halva, honey & carrot cake

Halva, honey & carrot cake

Halva is a crumbly Middle Eastern confectionery made from ground sesame seeds and sugar. We’ve teamed it up with traditional Middle-Eastern ingredients – honey, nuts, spices and carrots – for a flavour-packed cake.

zucchini, carrot & corn fritters

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Zucchini, carrot & corn fritters

Zucchini, carrot & corn fritters

Fresh and healthy zucchini, carrot & corn fritters.

Daikon and carrot salad

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Carrot and daikon salad

Carrot and daikon salad

Crunchy, fresh and full of flavour, this carrot and daikon salad is dressed with lemon, vinegar, mint and black sesame seeds.

chicken, carrot and fetta patties

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Chicken, carrot and feta patties

Chicken, carrot and feta patties

Tasty and tender, these chicken, carrot and feta patties make a great lunch or light dinner.

INDIAN -SPICED LAMB WITH CARROT SALAD

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Indian-spiced lamb with carrot salad

Indian-spiced lamb with carrot salad

carrot, sultana and cottage cheese sandwich

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Carrot, sultana and cottage cheese sandwich

Carrot, sultana and cottage cheese sandwich

tuna and carrot pinwheels

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Tuna and carrot pinwheels

Tuna and carrot pinwheels

Crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling

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Crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling

Crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling

These crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling make a great sandwich substitute for a healthy lunchbox.

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Irish stew with carrot-top salsa verde

Irish stew with carrot-top salsa verde

We top off this meaty Irish stew by using the carrot tops in our salsa verde to adds a nice fresh element and stop them ending up in the bin.

Orange and maple glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts.

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Orange and maple-glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts

Orange and maple-glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts

Capitalise on carrots’ natural sweetness with this gorgeous recipe that uses syrupy sweet maple and zesty citrus to create a tasty side dish.

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Carrot and harissa falafel with tahini yoghurt

Carrot and harissa falafel with tahini yoghurt

Get inventive in the kitchen tonight with these wholesome carrot and harissa falafels paired with a fresh and zingy tahini yoghurt.

Gluten-free carrot cake with orange frosting

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Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Carrot cake with cream cheese is one of the best classic pairings you find in cooking. This moist cake is dense and delicious, and gluten-free too.

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Teriyaki poke bowls

Teriyaki poke bowls

Pick your favourite protein from tofu, salmon or chicken breast for these fresh and healthy teriyaki poke bowls. Packed with veg for a hearty lunch.

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Roasted vegetable salad

Roasted vegetable salad

Great way to get your five a day. This hearty salad is packed full of roasted vegetables and balanced perfectly with a spicy mustard sauce.

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Thermomix Korean short rib bao

Thermomix Korean short rib bao

Tender short ribs in a rich and fragrant Korean-style sauce served with fresh pickled carrot and onions on soft steamed bao buns.

carrot and lentil soup vegan

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Carrot And Lentil Soup With Coriander Pesto

Carrot And Lentil Soup With Coriander Pesto

Packed full of nutrients, this hearty and comforting carrot and lentil vegan soup is the ultimate warmer for cooler nights. Just as good for lunch too

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Zucchini slice with carrot and bacon

Zucchini slice with carrot and bacon

We’ve taken the classic lunchbox favourite – zucchini slice and added carrot and bacon. This easy to make slice makes a great meal served with salad.

seeded carrot and cabbage fillo pie

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Seeded carrot and cabbage filo pie

Seeded carrot and cabbage filo pie

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Tofu and carrot kimchi lettuce wraps

Tofu and carrot kimchi lettuce wraps

These delicious vegan tofu lettuce cups are a tasty vegetarian twist on the classic sang choy bow recipe. Serve with our homemade spicy carrot kimchi.

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Bang bang salmon

Bang bang salmon

Bang bang sauce is a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, a little bit creamy, and a perfect accompaniment for this salmon salad.

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Tuna sushi sandwiches

Tuna sushi sandwiches

These delicious tuna sushi style sandwiches are perfect for a kids’ lunchbox or light snack with drinks.

root veggie crisps with citrus and rosemary salt

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Root veggie crisps with citrus and rosemary salt

Root vegie crisps with citrus and rosemary salt

Ribbons of carrot and beetroot are deep fried and sprinkled with a flavour-packed citrus and rosemary homemade salt for an easy take on store-bought chips. Perfect for work snack or kids’ lunchboxes!

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Korean-style barbecued chicken rice

Korean-style barbecued chicken rice

Fresh vegetables and barbecued chicken with Korean flavours make for a tasty weeknight meal.

Spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad

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Spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad

Spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad

These golden caramelised vegetables, tossed with baked ricotta and chickpeas are best served warm. But if you have any leftovers, they make a great work lunch. And they’re suitable for diabetics, too.

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Minestrone with barley

Minestrone with barley

Create the classic Italian soup with barley instead of pasta, and cavolo nero and broccolini alongside classic vegetable inclusions of carrot and leek

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Honey roasted carrots with labne

Honey roasted carrots with labne

Sweet honey-roasted carrots pair perfectly with creamy labne for a Mediterranean-style side dish

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Leftover roast vegetable quiche

Leftover roast vegetable quiche

We’re using up those pesky odds and ends of roast vegetables by turning them into a delicious quiche. You could also use leftover grated cheddar or crumbled feta to scatter over the top of the quiche.

Warm salad of root vegetables

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Warm salad of root vegetables

Warm salad of root vegetables

Ditch that old idea of salads as rabbit food and delight in this warm salad full of roasted root vegetables like beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.

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Roasted carrot hummus

Roasted carrot hummus

Roasted carrot adds an extra sweet layer of flavour to the famous chickpea dip.

Chilled Spiced Carrot and Lime Soup

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Chilled spiced carrot and lime soup

Chilled spiced carrot and lime soup

Who says soup is strictly a cold weather meal? This simple, spicy carrot and lime soup is served chilled, making it a perfect meal for a hot summer’s day.

Chicken and Broad Bean Fricasee

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Chicken and broad bean fricassee

Chicken and broad bean fricassee

This creamy French stew is made with creme friache and butter to give you a delicious meal filled with juicy chicken and veggies.

VIETNAMESE CARROT PICKLE

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Vietnamese carrot pickle

Vietnamese carrot pickle

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Poached eggs and roast vegie rÖsti

Poached eggs and roast vegie rÖsti

We’ve vegged up the classic Swedish dish rÖsti using zucchini, carrot and leeks in place of the classic potato. An easy way to get your five a day

Roasted vegetables with harissa yogurt

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Roasted vegetables with harissa yoghurt

Roasted vegetables with harissa yoghurt

This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.

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Gluten-free ginger carrot apple muffins

Bake up a batch of these healthy gluten-free carrot, apple and ginger muffins to serve at breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Packed with veg and nuts!

Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup

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Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup

Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup

A healthy meal has never been easier than with this effortless soup. Bacon adds a crisp, salty flavour while carrots, celery and lentils pack this meal with nutrition.

carrot cake with lemon cream cheese frosting

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Carrot cake with caramelised pecans

Carrot cake with caramelised pecans

You’ll love this moist and easy carrot cake with a silky smooth cream cheese frosting

Hearty vegetable and lentil soup

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Hearty vegetable and lentil soup

Hearty vegetable and lentil soup

This feel-good soup goes up a notch, seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.

Rich beef casserole

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Rich beef casserole

Rich beef casserole

carrot dip

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Carrot dip

Carrot dip

Cumin gives a lovely hint of spice to this sweet carrot dip. Serve as part of an after-school snack with blanched vegetables such as snow peas, baby corn or red capsicum (bell peppers).

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Carrot sambal

Carrot sambal

Golden Oaty CARROT COOKIES

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Golden oaty carrot cookies

Golden oaty carrot cookies

These little fibre-packed cookies are the perfect treat to add to a school lunch box or for an afternoon treat.

Spiced carrot soup

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Spiced carrot soup with parmesan crisps

Spiced carrot soup with parmesan crisps

With sweet and spicy notes, our spiced carrot soup is brimming with warming flavours. Served with a side of parmesan tortilla crisps, it’s the full package.

carrot cake

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Carrot cake

Carrot cake

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Carrot falafel

Carrot falafel

Use up leftover carrots and boost your vegie intake to give your falafel a lighter taste and texture. Serve with lemon and yoghurt for great starter

carrot raita

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Carrot raita

Carrot raita

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