50 healthy carrot recipes

Have something a little different on the side of your roast this week. A hint of brown sugar adds sweetness to this carrot purée

The sweet, fresh flavours of this superhealthy side dish make it the perfect accompaniment to curry

Roll-up, roll-up - snaffle something superhealthy in a flash with these vegetarian wraps

Whizz your roots into a smooth, creamy mash, then bake with breadcrumbs, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg

This satisfying, low-fat, low-calorie vegan soup provides three of your five-a-day. It's suitable for freezing so why not make a few meals out of it?

A healthy grain salad, perfect served with sliced roast chicken, or crumbled feta or goat's cheese for lunch or a light dinner

Try these easy falafels with cauliflower tabbouleh and pickled carrot, cucumber and chilli salad. Tasty and healthy, they serve up all five of your five-a-day

A simple and lightly spiced salad is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite lamb, chicken or fish dish

Roasted roots are perfect for making soup- we used parsnips, butternut squash and carrots, flavoured with ras el hanout spice mix

Meatballs with a low fat content can often be dry, but adding grated carrot and onion not only moistens them, it adds flavour and texture

Use a soup maker to make this easy lentil soup with leek and carrot for lunch or supper. It's filling and nutritious, plus low in calories and fat

Make this colourful chicken, brown rice and vegetable dish for the whole family. With avocado, edamame beans, sweetcorn and carrots, it's not only tasty, but healthy too

This superhealthy bowl can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be defrosted and used when you need it most

One portion of this delicious vegetarian shepherd's pie contains all 5 of your recommended 5-a-day intake

This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils - it's healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans or chicken?

Find three of your 5-a-day in this quick and easy fried rice, bursting with fresh veg. Fermented foods such as kimchi help to promote good gut bacteria

Wake up your taste buds with this superhealthy, low-fat Asian-style salad

Get four of your five-a-day in one colourful bowl. Vary the veg according to what's in season

Simple one-pots are perfect for the busy cook. This chicken tagine is great eaten with cous cous for something a bit more filling

Rustle up these lentil fritters in just 25 minutes with our basic lentils recipe, courgette and carrot. They're healthy, low-fat and packed with nutrients

Please everyone with a colourful mix of cucumber, beetroot, radish, carrot, sweetcorn, avocado and onion in our chopped salad

Mash doesn't have to be all about potatoes. This superhealthy side adds swede and carrots to the mix for a veggie treat

Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals

Pull apart a ready-roasted chicken to whip up this healthy, vibrant, low-calorie dish in just 20 minutes