Popsugar Living Christmas Holiday Carrot Recipes Take a Little Stress Out of Holiday Meal Planning With These Carrot Recipes 21 December 2020 by Lauren Pardee Image Source: Getty / robynmac As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Hot take: carrots don't get the praise they deserve. Not only are they a staple on almost any holiday table, but they complement just about every festive dish you'd find beside them. Plus, carrots have a relatively long shelf life, making meal prep easier while you juggle all your other holiday tasks. This year, I'm giving carrots their long-overdue star-of-the-show moment. From hummus to cake to soup, I'm reinventing carrots for the holidays, and not even fan-favourite potatoes can get in my way. Related: Reinvent Your Favourite Holiday Side Dishes With These Spicy Recipes Candied Carrots Image Source: 40aprons.com After tasting this buttery-sweet brown-sugar glaze, I'm sure it'll earn a permanent spot in your recipe box. Get the recipe: candied carrots Carrot-y Carrot Soup With Furikake Image Source: acozykitchen.com Transform your favourite holiday vegetable into a soup this year to create the ideal comfort dish. Get the recipe: carrot-y carrot soup with furikake Roasted Carrot Hummus Image Source: asaucykitchen.com Carrots can make great apps, too, especially in hummus form. You're going to love these warm, spicy flavours. Get the recipe: roasted carrot hummus Twice-Roasted Carrots With Honey and Almonds Image Source: alexandracooks.com Charring cooked veggies is my favourite way to add another level of flavour, and this twice-roasted recipe is proof it's an effective method. Get the recipe: twice-roasted carrots with honey and almonds Salted-Caramel Carrot Cake Image Source: averiecooks.com Serve your veggies as a moist cake with a creamy frosting and caramel finish — there's nothing wrong with that. Get the recipe: salted-caramel carrot cake Roasted and Raw Carrot Salad With Avocado Image Source: cookieandkate.com Double the carrots, double the fun, right? Add avocado and it's a party. Get the recipe: roasted and raw carrot salad with avocado Easy Roasted Carrots With Pecan Pesto Image Source: cookingforkeeps.com This recipe feeds 12 for anyone who loves leftovers or wants the option of seconds and thirds. Get the recipe: roasted carrots with pecan pesto Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news. ChristmasChristmas FoodHealth And WellnessHoliday FoodSide DishesDigestionRecipesHealthy LivingHoliday