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During the winter, carrots are one of the few vegetables still being sold in large quantities. They are often planted in early spring, mature in early autumn, and are stored for winter consumption. They're a sweet and tasty source of vitamin A, and they're high in fiber.

Besides their vibrant orange color, carrots add a distinctive bright sweet taste to dishes. They can serve as part of a traditional crudités along with raw celery, broccoli, and cauliflower. Or, you can make them the centerpiece of a dinner table.

Below are 8 ways for carrots to accompany a meal:

1. Carrot and Almond Couscous
2. Cider-Glazed Carrots
3. Carrot Salad
4. Chilled Carrot Soup with Fines Herbes Mousse
5. Braised Carrots with Thyme
6. Sauteed Parsnips and Carrots with Honey and Rosemary
7. Carrots and Rutabaga Mash
8. Soy-Glazed Tofu and Carrots

What are some of your favorite carrot dishes?