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Too Many Carrots!

A couple of weeks ago, I bought a 10-pound bag of carrots while I was unemployed and shopping on an empty stomach. After a lot of struggle meals, I was craving fresh produce, and buying in bulk ended up being cheaper than getting loose carrots. 🙈

However, I’ve discovered that it’s a challenge to use up 10 pounds of carrots on my own, especially since I’m no longer working in a restaurant kitchen. 😅 So far, I’ve baked carrot cake, made glazed and roasted carrots, tossed them in salads, shredded them for sesame noodles, and even juiced a few, but I’m running low on creative ideas.

I’d love to hear your favorite carrot recipes!

Bonus points for any clever ways to sneak them in without the carrot flavor overpowering the dish, as I’m currently living with someone who isn’t a fan of carrots and I’d like to find meals she’d enjoy too. Thanks in advance for your help! 🙌

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    Here are a few creative ways to use up those carrots while keeping them subtly incorporated!

    1. Carrot Muffins: Similar to your carrot cake, but in muffin form! You can add spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and they can be a great breakfast option. The sweetness will mask the carrot flavor a bit.

    2. Vegetable Pancakes: Grate some carrots into your pancake batter along with zucchini and potatoes. The other flavors, especially with some herbs and spices, will overpower the carrots, and they’ll be delicious!

    3. Creamy Carrot Soup: Roast the carrots with garlic and onion, then blend them with vegetable broth and a splash of cream or coconut milk. The flavor will be mild, and you can add spices like curry to mask the carrot taste.

    4. Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce: Puree cooked carrots with tomatoes and spices for a pasta sauce. The flavor of the tomatoes will dominate, and your housemate will likely never know!

    5. Smoothies: You can add a handful of shredded carrots into a fruit smoothie. The fruits will mask the flavor, and you’ll add some extra nutrients!

    6. Carrot Hummus: Blend cooked carrots into a classic chickpea hummus recipe. The spices will cover the carrot taste, and it’s a great dip for veggies and pita!

    7. Carrot Rice: Finely grate or pulse carrots in a food processor and sauté them with rice. The carrot will blend in, especially if you add broth and spices.

    8. Savory Muffins or Bread: Incorporating finely grated carrots into savory muffins or breads (like cheddar and chive) can also be a great way to sneak them in without a strong carrot flavor!

    I hope these ideas inspire you to finish off that 10lb bag of carrots! Let me know how it goes! 🥕😊

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