Indian-Style Stir-Fried Spiced Carrots

Mild and full of flavor, this carrot stir fry is a delicious way to dress up the old carrot stick.

Gajar Matar (Indian Carrots and Peas)

Gajar Matar is a vibrant vegan side dish of carrots and peas. It's both simple and flavorful, making it a great addition to your next homemade Indian meal.

Halva With Spice Dried Fruit and Nuts

A classic Indian dessert made from semolina that comes together in minutes.

Moroccan-Style Spicy Carrot Dip

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Spicy, pungent harissa and briny olives balance the sweetness of puréed glazed carrots. Note: Harissa is a Tunisian spice pasted made from piri-piri peppers. It can be found in cans or bottles in most major supermarkets...

Carrot Salad With Yogurt, Ghee, and Barberry Dressing

This simple fall salad dresses up shaved and pickled carrot with perky barberries and warm spiced ghee.

Scooped: Carrot Halvah Ice Cream

Carrots may sound like an odd dessert ingredient, but they're certainly not just health food. They're starchy and sweet, and when cooked down slowly with milk, practically become candy on their own. Consider them an alternative sweetener, like honey, but with an even more complex sweetness. In a dessert, carrots can build a mild but flavorful base for more intense ingredients to play. Our result is something of a hybrid between Indian and Middle Eastern halvah.

Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa

A creamy carrot soup flavored with cumin, ginger, and spicy North African harissa paste, with a toasted almond and parsley garnish.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Glazed Carrots made with brown sugar or honey, then roasted so you get the most amazing caramelised edges and toffee-like glaze! Quick, easy carrot side.

Orange-Glazed Carrots With Ramp Barley and Spinach

Tender, plump grains of barley are stir fried with ramps and orange-glazed carrots for a dish that is hearty, healthy, and seasonal.

Quatre Épices Glazed Carrots

Little, sweet baby carrots simply prepared in a savory, spiced glaze of ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper is perfect for the holidays.