Easy Carrot Side Dishes For Holiday Meals (Or Simple Family Dinners!)
How many ways can you turn carrots into a side dish? Well let’s count the ways! Below are some unique and downright YUMMY sides made with carrots that I’ve never even thought to make!
From candied carrots in the crockpot to roasted baby carrots – even carrot casseroles, below are fabulous ways to cook carrots for a simple side dish idea.
My version of serving carrots on the side has always been a very simple 3-step process..
Open can, pour can into pot, turn stove on.
Yep, I’m a REALLY fancy cook haha!
But a small miracle happened around here at last week’s family dinner – out of SIX grandkids, FIVE of them like carrots!!!
Yes! 5 out of 6 kids at the table will EAT CARROTS (and NOT fuss about it!)
You know what that means, right?
Good ol’ GiGi MUST travel around to my favorite food bloggers to see all the ways I can serve carrots on the side.
I wanted these side dish recipes to:
Be made with carrots (of course!)
Be easy enough that *I* can make them
Be GOOD enough to serve to dinner party guests
Look pretty (ie, impressive haha!)
These recipes below check all my boxes!
Like CANDIED Carrots (just YUM!!!)
You can make them stove top:
Or in your crockpot!
Those are the kind of side dish recipes *I* need – dump, stir, done haha!
Many thanks to all the food bloggers that created the recipes below!
While you didn’t ask to be featured here, I sure appreciate all your hard work and VERY creative recipes!
Carrot Side Dishes
How many ways could you possibly make a side dish with carrots? You'd be amazed!
Below are 16 amazing carrot side dish recipes from some phenomenal (and uber talented) food bloggers!
This roasted carrot and farro recipe looks gourmet, but it's surprisingly easy to make! This is the perfect holiday side dish - and so pretty too!
These Crispy Parmesan Carrots are my new favorite way to eat carrots! They’re coated in a smoky spice rub then roasted with a cheesy crispy parmesan crust on each carrot…..YUM!
These roasted potatoes and carrots are coated in butter, garlic and herbs, then cooked until golden brown and tender. An easy and economical side dish that pairs well with chicken, beef and seafood.
Glazed Carrots are usually made on the stove but they are so much more amazing roasted!!! Tossed with brown sugar and butter then roasted so you get gorgeous caramelized edges with a caramel-like sauce, this a super quick and easy carrot side dish that’s so outrageously delicious, you could just have a bowl of this for dinner.
If you have never tried Carrot Pudding, you miss out on a real treat. Carrots are first cooked and then baked into a delicious pudding. Your family members will scream with delight with this delicious recipe.
Cooked and coarsely-mashed carrots are combined with sauteed onions and bell peppers, then baked with eggs and milk – giving this Baked Carrot Casserole a comforting, creamy consistency.
Made with arugula, cranberries, and feta, this Roasted Carrot Salad is a quick and easy winter salad recipe. It’s light, fresh, healthy, and so pretty! Serve this as part of a holiday feast, small dinner parties, or even potlucks – it always receives rave reviews, and everyone loves it.
Cinnamon carrots with a brown sugar glaze cooked up in a slow cooker is an easy, traditional, and throw-back carrot side dish recipe that will have you getting your Vitamin A all year round.
What to do with a bag full of carrots? Make these easy oven-baked carrot fritters. They’re super simple, require only 5 ingredients, and taste SO delicious!
Make a super simple side dish from this creamy and crunchy Carrot Raisin Salad! It’s slightly sweet, but sugar/honey can be omitted and replaced with a grated apple if preferred. This old fashioned salad is very similar to the one that used to be served at Chick-Fil-A.
These Sauteed Zucchini and Carrots are super easy to prepare, and make the perfect side dish along side seafood, steaks, and chicken. This recipe uses minimal ingredients, and the addition of butter makes them extra special!
A simple and delicious recipe for air fryer carrots made with carrots, herbs, and a little oil. These roasted carrots come out perfectly tender and crispy and make an easy side dish for any meal. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and Whole30.
If you want to elevate your roasted veggies, this easy recipe is a game changer! Perfectly seasoned roasted carrots and cauliflower, sprinkled with a tad of mozzarella at the end bringing that amazing gooey texture and flavor everyone loves! Kids and adults will be looking forward to eating their vegetables now!
This carrot casserole is a comforting dish I love to whip up, especially on busy weeknights when I'm craving something hearty and delicious. It's a blend of tender carrots and peas in a creamy cheese sauce, all topped with a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home, and it only takes about 35 minutes from start to finish.
Simple butter-pepper carrots an easy side dish with minimal prep. Here i’ll show you how to steam or boil them, as well ideas for alternative toppings.
Candied carrots offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory, with a brown sugar glaze that both adults and kids will love!
These easy Roasted Green Beans and Carrots are the perfect vegetable side dish for just about any occasion. You need fewer than 10 ingredients and just about 30 minutes of roasting!
Need simple sides for a crowd? Try these 27 easy and QUICK side dishes for party events – whether it’s a potluck at work, family reunion, Holiday dinner or a fun gathering at home, these easy veggie side dishes will complement ANY main dish!
Don’t those side dishes all look SO good?!!?
Be sure to stop by their posts and print off their recipes – they’re definite keepers!
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