7 Recipes That Make Carrots the Star of the Plate

Carrots are often treated as background ingredients. They appear in soups, stews and curries, quietly adding sweetness and colour before another vegetable takes the spotlight. But carrots have enough flavour and versatility to carry an entire dish. Roasting concentrates their natural sweetness, grilling gives them smoky edges and blending turns them into silky soups and sauces. If you have a bag of carrots sitting in the fridge, there is no need to repeat the same sabzi or salad. A few basic techniques can transform them into dishes that feel completely different.