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An essential side to any festive meal, enjoy the ultimate Christmas carrot recipes this holiday season. Find more Christmas recipes and inspiration.
This colourful, flavour-packed side is a star supporting act for Christmas lunch or any Sunday roast. Carrots and beetroot are coated in balsamic vinegar and roasted until golden and sticky – simple yet impressive!
Give carrots and parsnips the VIP treatment at your next Sunday roast with this extra-special side dish. The combination of maple syrup, mustard and orange creates a sticky glaze that works well with both veg. Guests will be asking for more.
Add a touch of indulgence to your roast with this root veg dauphinoise. Carrots and parsnips are cooked in a creamy pecorino sauce, then baked until golden and bubbling - yum!
Sweet carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon, honey and thyme: what's not to love about this colourful Christmas side dish?
This festive tart combines sweet roasted carrots, savoury shallots, punchy pesto and a hint of orange. Extra pesto can be saved in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Coat sweet carrots in a punchy whisky glaze and scatter with bittersweet tarragon for the ultimate vegan side dish that will definitely take your guests by surprise.
Here's a great Christmas or Sunday lunch side that won't take up oven space. Simply boil the carrots until tender, then fry in smoky bacon, brown butter, sage and lemon. This is seriously delicious yet so simple and speedy.
Tender carrots with a sweet and sticky compound butter make for the perfect Christmas side dish
Recipes don't get much more comforting than this warming carrot and chestnut soup. Cooked chestnuts give the soup a deliciously nutty flavour and depth while finely grated Gruyere provides a lush and moreish mouthfeel.
Bring a punch of colour to your dinnertime platter with this vibrant sprout, radish and carrot slaw
Make a small tweak to this classic Christmas side that will up the flavour in a big way
We've given classic swede and carrot mash a glow up by adding a dash of miso for the ultimate umami side. This vegan dish will be a great addition to your Christmas dinner.
These mini carrot cakes are the perfect bite-size treat that won’t max you out on the calories. Deliciously moist cake topped with moreish lemon and cream cheese icing, they’re guaranteed to be a hit with everyone.
Give your Christmas mains some excellent company with this crisp and cheesy root vegetable gratin
This colourful salad is the ideal barbecue side and combines grated carrot with sultanas, almonds and toasted sesame seeds.
The flavours of carrot, coriander and cheddar light up this wondrous side dish from Marcus Wareing
Roast these classic root vegetables and add honey and caraway seeds for a Scandi twist.
Spruce up your Christmas vegetables with these glazed carrots wrapped in crispy pancetta
An ideal way to use up leftover sprouts – this quick, easy and healthy stir fry packs a fragrant blend of spices, the salty-sweetness of soy and honey, and the fresh vibrancy of carrot and leek
Christmas dinner wouldn't be the same without all of your favourite trimmings and, with a few simple twists, you can really make your sides standout
Sweet and sticky, and the perfect side for your Christmas turkey dinner