8 hard to resist vegetarian recipes for those that love the taste of carrots

Kids are known for hating carrots, but it's hard to understand why! Carrots are naturally sweet and incredibly delicious, and they can be used to make so many tasty things.

There's no need to nibble on raw carrots like Bugs Bunny (although you can do that if you want to!) Instead, save your carrots to make one of these awesome recipes.

Carrot soup
This soup is extremely carrot-y, so it's best saved for true carrot lovers! Carrot soup is really versatile — you can make it vegan, use your favorite spices, and even throw in whatever other veggies you might have in the fridge. Get the full recipe here. Carrots and lentils in olive oil
This recipe for carrots and lentils in olive oil is based on a traditional Turkish dish, and it's so yummy! The lentils give it protein, so it can be a complete meal if you want it to be. Get the full recipe here. Roasted carrots with farro and chickpeas
These roasted carrots are definitely visually appealing — guests will be so impressed! However, the recipe is actually super easy to make... the hardest part is waiting for the carrots to roast! Get the full recipe here. Gingered carrot and kale ribbons
This recipe for gingered carrot and kale ribbons is a great way to get two colors of healthy veggies in one go! It's meant as a side dish, but you might eat so much of it that you don't have room for anything else. Get the full recipe here. Carrot parmesan risotto
Even picky eaters will probably love this carrot parmesan risotto — they'll never guess that it has carrots in it! It's also less fussy to make than traditional risotto, so it's easy enough for a weeknight. Get the full recipe here. Carrot and orzo salad
This tasty carrot and orzo salad would be great to bring to a potluck or as a light summer meal! It's subtly flavored with lemon juice and goat cheese, but you could add other fresh herbs if you want a bigger punch of flavor! Get the full recipe here. Delicious carrot souffle
This delicious carrot souffle might actually be good enough to convert life-long carrot haters! The recipe calls for sugar, vanilla extract, and is only 8 ingredients — it could almost be a dessert! Get the full recipe here. Roasted brown butter honey garlic carrots
Even your kids will love these roasted brown butter honey garlic carrots — they're the perfect blend of sweet and savory! The brown butter is what makes this recipe truly delicious, so don't be tempted to skip the extra step. Get the full recipe here.