Leftover cooked carrots taking up valuable real estate in your fridge? That plea to get the kids to take just one more little helping foiled again? Well, don’t let those beautiful carrots go to waste. Let them morph into something that will have the gang digging in for seconds… and maybe thirds.

Carrots are not only naturally sweet and a perfect complement for soups, dips, and casseroles, they’re rich in vitamin A, which can keep your vision sharp and your immune system primed.

So give those carrots a second go round on the dinner table. How about a carrot soufflé for dessert? No, this isn’t a traditional soufflé that puffs up high in the oven. It’s simply a creamy, smooth, and sweet blend of cooked carrots and pie spices, such as nutmeg and ginger that is fluffy and light just-right dessert.

 Creamy Carrot Soup: A bit of orange juice and peel, along with some ginger, gives this soup some gentle zing. Since your carrots are already cooked, add them after the remaining vegetables in the recipe’s step one have cooked.

Carrot Casserole: Cheddar cheese and buttery crackers give this carrot, onion, and garlic casserole rich flavor. And what kid on the planet is going to turn down a gooey, cheesey casserole?

Carrot Hummus: Turn this classic chickpea dip a pretty shade of orange by adding your cooked carrots to the blend that includes tahini, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic. Then dip your favorite pita or spread it on a sandwich. Delicious!

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Categories: Dinner Tonight | Tags: Carrot Soup, Carrots, Casseroles, Dips and Spreads
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