136 flavors that taste great with carrots
..and 25 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes carrots better. On average, recipes with carrots received a 4.42⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with olive oil. And sometimes worse. Like with ginger.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- olive oil
- thyme
- celery
- kosher salt
- bay leaf
- rosemary
- beef stock
- chicken bouillon
- white onion
- chili garlic sauce
- beef bouillon
- quinoa
- sage
- baby spinach
- green chili
- orzo pasta
- fire roasted tomato
- cranberry
- ditalini
- feta cheese
- crème fraîche
- avocado oil
- parmesan rind
- collard greens
- turkey stock
- baby potatoes
- italian sausage
- sunflower seeds
- ancho chili
- pita bread
- turkey
- heavy whipping cream
- marinara sauce
- ham bone
- panko
- saltine crackers
- scallops
- sweet chili sauce
- cauliflower rice
- turkey broth
- gremolata
- table salt
- merlot
- cabernet sauvignon
- yellow summer squash
- rotisserie chicken breast
- flatbread
- dark meat turkey
- tuscan kale
- gochugaru
- grape tomato
- baby arugula
- bibb lettuce
- great northern white beans
- black cod
Improves
High potential
- white rice
- potatoes
- mushrooms
- wild rice blend
- vegetable oil
- salt
- garlic
- black pepper
- peas
- tomato paste
- coconut oil
- chicken stock
- tomato sauce
- baking soda
- green peas
- oregano
- parmesan
- peanuts
- baking potatoes
- heavy cream
- coconut sugar
- penne pasta
- shortening
- walnuts
- cannellini beans
- spaghetti
- passata
- turkey breast
- coconut
- vinegar
- pancetta
- tarragon
- grape seed oil
- fennel
- great northern beans
- chili sauce
- spanish onion
- corned beef brisket
- wheat germ
- daikon
- cornmeal
- rigatoni pasta
- corn starch
- dill weed
- lamb shoulder
- five spice powder
- cream cheese frosting
- corned beef
- dark beer
- bone broth
Unfavorable to
Spoiled by
Worse all around
Common combinations
- flat leaf parsley
- soy sauce
- lemon juice
- yellow onion
- sesame oil
- basil
- cinnamon
- cumin
- red bell peppers
- lime juice
- red chili flakes
- sea salt
- red wine
- brown sugar
- white wine
- cayenne
- vegetable broth
- honey
- zucchini
- canola oil
- ground beef
- beef broth
- bacon
- cabbage
- worcestershire sauce
- leeks
- nutmeg
- chicken breast
- shallots
- oil
- sour cream
- garlic powder
- mayonnaise
- white sugar
- dijon mustard
- green bell peppers
- turmeric
- rice vinegar
- chickpeas
- vegetable stock
- chives
- spinach
- cucumber
- coconut milk
- jalapeño peppers
- parsnips
- mint
- green beans
- cream cheese
- dill
- chili powder
- curry powder
- green cabbage
- cauliflower
- fish sauce
- peanut butter
- shiitake mushrooms
- maple syrup
- apple cider vinegar
- raisins
- red chili peppers
- rice
- kale
- beef
- yukon gold potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- red wine vinegar
- granulated sugar
- sesame seeds
- russet potatoes
- cheddar cheese
- ketchup
- ground pork
- white peppers
- beef chuck roast
- shrimp
- red cabbage
- smoked paprika
- red potatoes
- orange juice
- lemon zest
- avocado
- allspice
- crimini mushrooms
- beans
- crumbs
- corn
- peanut oil
- pineapple
- sriracha
- almonds
- tamari
- mustard
- corn kernels
- cider vinegar
- oyster sauce
- butternut squash
- lentils
- onion powder
- buttermilk
- apple
- marjoram
- italian seasoning
- yogurt
- brown rice
- balsamic vinegar
- tofu
- white vinegar
- chuck roast
- hot sauce
- cumin seeds
- white beans
- ground turkey
- black beans
- sweet onion
- rice wine vinegar
- pecans
- greek yogurt
- cilantro seeds
- napa cabbage
- cashew nuts
- chicken thighs
- broth
- bell peppers
- plum tomato
- beef stew meat
- sharp cheddar cheese
- sherry
- beets
- pasta
- serrano chili
- margarine
- pearl onions
- mozzarella cheese
- mirin
- fennel seeds
- neutral oil
- peppercorns
- hoisin sauce
- macaroni
- cream
- dark brown sugar
- radish
- salted butter
- kidney beans
- yellow bell peppers
- white wine vinegar
- herbs
- celery seeds
- confectioners sugar
- saffron
- wheat flour
- vermicelli
- porcini mushrooms
- pearl barley
- sirloin steak
- wild rice
- orange zest
- rutabaga
- stock
- rice noodles
- lettuce
- red lentils
- applesauce
- tahini
- garam marsala
- romaine lettuce
- brown lentils
- sherry vinegar
- barley
- celery root
- horseradish
- basmati
- bouquet garni
- poultry seasoning
- golden raisins
- egg yolk
- puff pastry
- red chili
- caraway seeds
- beer
- granny smith apple
- savoy cabbage
- garlic salt
- veal
- water chestnuts
- pork
- shaoxing chinese wine
- pork shoulder
- green peppers
- adobo
- blue cheese
- toasted sesame seeds
- bread
- egg whites
- yellow mustard
- lamb shanks
- green lentils
- couscous
- crusty bread
- soba noodles
- lemongrass
- italian tomato
- anise
- lamb
- sake
- distilled white vinegar
- rotisserie chicken
- ground chicken
- coconut aminos
- banana
- roma tomato
- panko crumbs
- purple cabbage
- cherry tomato
- hamburger buns
- turmeric powder
- cheese
- white button mushrooms
- brussel sprouts
- boiled egg
- baguette
- tuna
- dark soy sauce
- mango
- chipotle peppers
- sweet paprika
- nutritional yeast
- rolled oats
- sugar snap peas
- pecorino cheese
- harissa
- almond milk
- thai basil
- green olives
- swiss chard
- bok choy
- pork loin
- chili paste
- gochujang
- guinness
- white mushrooms
- hot pepper sauce
- rice wine
- apricots
- yellow squash
- romano cheese
- vidalia onion
- celery salt
- flank steak
- ramen noodles
- evaporated milk
- new potatoes
- noodles
- pine nuts
- fettuccine pasta
- mustard seeds
- apple cider
- cognac
- raw cashew nuts
- herbes de provence
- white miso
- corn tortillas
- black olives
- eggplant
- jasmine rice
- stout beer
- prunes
- gruyère cheese
- red curry paste
- brandy
- tomato in juice
- yellow curry powder
- juniper berry
- navy beans
- tomato juice
- seasoned rice vinegar
- wonton wrappers
- red kidney beans
- baby bok choy
- escarole
- beef brisket
- daikon radish
- flour tortillas
- matzo meal
- unseasoned rice vinegar
- portobello mushrooms
- agave
- habanero
- pinto beans
- baby bella mushrooms
- shelled edamame
- safflower oil
- naan
- sambal oelek
- monterey jack cheese
- ham hock
- poblano peppers
- french green lentils
- san marzano tomato
- farro
- egg roll wrappers
- udon noodles
- granulated garlic
- lime zest
- mustard powder
- bamboo shoots
- goat cheese
- thai red curry paste
- flaky sea salt
- scotch bonnet peppers
- edamame
- white cabbage
- salmon
- fish stock
- wheat pastry flour
- vermouth
- curry
- linguine
- baby red potatoes
- whipping cream
- kielbasa
- turkey carcass
- thai chili
- apple juice
- polenta
- cheese tortellini
- fat
- chard
- arugula
- butter lettuce
- flaxseed
- watercress
- chicken tenders
- molasses
- white potatoes
- iceberg lettuce
- arrowroot
- sausage
- clam juice
- skin
- prosciutto
- clams
- mung bean
- miso
- chinese five spice powder
- okra
- cream of mushroom soup
- chili peppers
- white bread
- condensed tomato soup
- oxtail
- stewing beef
- beef shank
- pickling spice
- stew meat
- veal stock
- lima beans
- pappardelle pasta
- tabasco sauce
- dill pickles
- snap peas
- dates
- chili
- cocoa powder
- salt pork
- chow mein noodles
- baby kale
- brisket
- tortilla
- kalamata olives
- petite tomato
- pistachios
- artichoke hearts
- cod
- sweet corn
- crab
- spelt
- pineapple juice
- pumpkin
- queso fresco cheese
- swiss cheese
- baby corn
- oat flour
- green apples
- full bodied red wine
- bones
- smoked ham hock
- black sesame seeds
- meat
- lasagna noodles
- anchovy filets
- lemon peel
- ciabatta
- salsa
- brown mushrooms
- sourdough bread
- lobster
- giblets
- lard
- mussels
- pumpkin puré
- pear
- nuts
- chorizo
- teriyaki sauce
- sauerkraut
- almond butter
- pork chops
- vegetable bouillon
- fennel bulbs
- beef roast
- yams
- self rising flour
- coconut flakes
- halibut
- turkey meat
- turkey wings
- olives
- shaved parmesan
- white sesame seeds
- chicken fat
- vegan butter
- chili oil
- coconut cream
- jicama
- cottage cheese
- pearled barley
- yellow peas
- lump crab
- gnocchi
- pork sausage
- chuck roast beef
- tagliatelle pasta
- ice
- fontina cheese
- gelatin
- lacinato kale
- raw shrimp
- pesto
- acorn squash
- medjool dates
- marsala wine
- blueberry
- poppy seeds
- smoked sausage
- chestnuts
- chinese cabbage
- kimchi
- tapioca
- hemp seeds
- steamed rice
- cajun seasoning
- yellow potatoes
- spaghetti squash
- sweet yellow onion
- potato starch
- potato gnocchi
- chicken wings
- provolone cheese
- shell pasta
- lasagna
- asian pear
- pineapple in juice
- liquid smoke
- ground meat
- steamed white rice
- nonfat greek yogurt
- coconut flour
- leg of lamb
- fish
- nori
- skirt steak
- buns
- fusilli
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- yellow cornmeal
- chicken bones
- beef tenderloin
- wheat
- pork butt
- hot chili sauce
- orange bell peppers
- kidney bean
- idaho potatoes
- yellow mustard seeds
- lo mein noodles
- pumpkin pie spice
- skim ricotta cheese
- farfalle
- light soy sauce
- white wheat flour
- madras curry powder
- peanut sauce
- pomegranate juice
- hot chili oil
- waxy potatoes
- summer squash
- white fish
- oats
- skim mozzarella cheese
- butter beans
- rubbed sage
- ranch dressing
- strawberry
- lardons
- orecchiette pasta
- black eyed peas
- brown rice noodles
- coconut water
- spanish chorizo
- chicken drumsticks
- madeira wine
- pickled ginger
- american cheese
- seasoned crumbs
- coffee
- wheat crumbs
- pasta shells
- green curry paste
- grains
- almond meal
- rice flour
- eye steaks
- croutons
- preserved lemon
- flax egg
- wheat bread
- brown onion
- smoked turkey
- ziti
- rotini pasta
- orange rind
- basil pesto
- pickles
- peppers
- bourbon
- green cardamom pods
- salad greens
- boston lettuce
- tomatillos
- veal shanks
- ginger paste
- sesame
- wood mushrooms
- red beans
- bouillon
- turkey thighs
- chia seeds
- flaxseed meal
- roast
- pad thai noodles
- stone mustard
- yellow lentils
- italian bread
- chinese egg noodles
- dark rum
- better than bouillon
- fresno chili peppers
- baby clams
- cider
- achiote
- red chili paste
- steak
- raw sunflower seeds
- chicken breast meat
- quick barley
- instant polenta
- straw mushrooms
- italian crumbs
- kaffir lime
- chocolate
- enoki mushrooms
- chicken livers
- zaatar
- hummus
- vegan mayonnaise
- wheat buns
- golden delicious apple
- yakisoba noodles
- fuji apple
- thai green curry paste
- birds eye chili
- icing sugar
- non dairy milk
- toasted pecans
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with carrots:
Sheet Pan Parmesan Pesto Chicken, Broccoli and Carrots
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Slow Cooker Bolognese (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut, Top 8 Free)
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Dairy Free Crack Chicken Noodle Soup (Instant Pot & Stove Top Directions)
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Asian Chopped Cabbage and Mushroom Salad With Panfried Wonton Crisps
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6/10
Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
cafedelites.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.9/10
Creamy Pumpkin and Spinach Soup with Crispy Bacon
cafedelites.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 2.1/10
