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11 ways to get carrot away

Orange you glad you can cook this vibrant veggie in more ways than one? These recipes hero the ever-so-versatile carrot.

Carrot jam (murrabā-ye havij)

Carrot jam (murrabā-ye havij) Source: Simon Griffiths and Ebrahim Khadem Bayat

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These beautifully spiced cakes are made with olive oil for a moist batter, and can be garnished with apple chips for a burst of sweetness and extra spice.
Little spiced carrot and apple cakes with maple cinnamon forsting
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
This beautiful and balanced rice is Afghanistan’s national dish. Pieces of lamb or chicken are usually buried beneath the rice, with the stock from the meat used to flavour it.
Kabuli palaw
You'll find the national dish of Afghanistan and other culinary gems here. Source: Alicia Taylor
A secret hint of miso gives this carrot puree a delicious malty flavour. Yes, it is a lot of butter, but we don’t think that’s necessarily a problem.
Carrot and miso puree with parsley paste
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Giving a child, or yourself, a fermented carrot stick to snack on is so many levels up on a regular carrot in flavour, and of course in nutritional value. This is fast slow food ready to grab and eat at any time.
Fermented carrots
Source: Hardie Grant Books / Tara Pearce
Carrot tzimmes are a traditional Jewish eastern European dish made with carrots, prunes and sweet potatoes. It is traditionally eaten at the Jewish New Year but you can enjoy it any time.
Carrot tzimmes
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Carrots make an excellent jam and with the addition of lemon, cardamom and rosewater this is perfect for spooning over pancakes and toast or in pies and tarts.
Carrot jam (murrabā-ye havij)
Carrot jam (murrabā-ye havij) Source: Simon Griffiths and Ebrahim Khadem Bayat
Carrots are criminally underrated, subjected to overcooking or supplied as an unimaginative crunch in a salad. Pre-cooking in aromatics adds more flavour and exploits their natural sweetness.
Charred carrots with tahini and furikake
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Wholemeal flour and other wholesome ingredients set this carrot cake recipe apart from others - while still delivering the classic carrot-cake appeal: moist, aromatic, sweet.
Carrot cake with cream cheese icing
Carrot cake with cream cheese icing Source: Desiree Nielsen
A great way to serve these carrots is with Desiree Nielsen's aromatic . It's a creation that's simple enough for a midweek meal, and fancy enough for a vegan dinner party.
Heirloom carrots with rosemary balsamic demi-glace
Heirloom carrots with rosemary balsamic demi-glace Source: Desiree Nielsen
Consider this your morning wake-up call, a bright and tangy concoction that will have you bouncing out the door.
Special orange juice
Special orange juice Source: Desiree Nielsen
Quinoa gets brightened with a homemade aromatic Indian curry paste, with coconut milk to balance the heat. This is a hearty vegetarian meal or can easily be a side.
Goan quinoa with star anise carrots
Goan quinoa with star anise carrots Source: Born to Cook: Jack Stein Down Under

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