{"id":15234,"date":"2022-06-14T23:52:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T23:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/?p=15234"},"modified":"2022-08-20T23:30:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T23:30:05","slug":"how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Pounds of Carrots per Person"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Need the perfect sweet and earthy vegetable to serve as a side for your parties, family gatherings, holidays, or celebratory dinners? Carrots will definitely solve all your problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrots can be cooked through steaming, roasting, broiling, saut\u00e9ing, or grilling and works great when eaten as a snack or appetizer. They&#8217;ve also added in other dishes such as salads, casseroles, stir-fries, soups, omelets, quiches, stews, or baked goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, and bread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/honey-glazed-carrots-in-instant-pot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5104\">carrot recipe perfect for a special family dinner.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a special occasion looms around the corner, make sure you know the proper carrot serving count for your guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Ways To Upgrade Your Carrots\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ul7YPps6PW4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>How To Make Your Carrot Taste Better For A Special Dinner or Occasion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_A_Big_Family_Dinner_like_Christmas_or_Thanksgiving_how_many_carrots_per_person_to_serve\"><\/span>For A Big Family Dinner like Christmas or Thanksgiving, how many carrots per person to serve? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is recommended to use one-third pound of carrots per person. That means a one-pound bag of carrots makes about 3 servings.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#For_A_Big_Family_Dinner_like_Christmas_or_Thanksgiving_how_many_carrots_per_person_to_serve\" title=\"For A Big Family Dinner like Christmas or Thanksgiving, how many carrots per person to serve? \">For A Big Family Dinner like Christmas or Thanksgiving, how many carrots per person to serve? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#How_Many_Carrots_per_Person\" title=\"How Many Carrots per Person?\">How Many Carrots per Person?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#How_Many_Pounds_of_Cut_Carrots_Do_You_Need_to_Feed_People\" title=\"How Many Pounds of Cut Carrots Do You Need to Feed People?\">How Many Pounds of Cut Carrots Do You Need to Feed People?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#How_To_Cook_Carrots_For_Parties_And_Gatherings\" title=\"How To Cook Carrots For Parties And Gatherings\">How To Cook Carrots For Parties And Gatherings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#How_To_Prepare_Carrots_For_Cooking\" title=\"How To Prepare Carrots For Cooking\">How To Prepare Carrots For Cooking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#How_Long_Should_You_Boil_Carrots\" title=\"How Long Should You Boil Carrots\">How Long Should You Boil Carrots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#How_Long_Should_You_Steam_Carrots\" title=\"How Long Should You Steam Carrots\">How Long Should You Steam Carrots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#What_Are_Other_Ways_Of_Cooking_Carrots\" title=\"What Are Other Ways Of Cooking Carrots?\">What Are Other Ways Of Cooking Carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-carrots-per-person\/#What_Goes_Well_With_Carrots\" title=\"What Goes Well With Carrots\">What Goes Well With Carrots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Carrots_per_Person\"><\/span>How Many Carrots per Person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t have any problem serving carrots to your guests because everyone loves them. However, there may be rare situations where you have a vegetable hater on your guest list\u2014yes, they definitely exist! Just make sure you find out who they are and how many.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After sorting that issue out, you can now proceed to determine how many carrots you\u2019ll prepare and serve for each person. Remember the rule of thumb: one-third of a pound of carrots per person. Since it\u2019s easier to purchase carrots in bags, a one-pound bag of carrots is equal to 3 servings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"Medium Sized Carrots Are Best for A Big Crowd\" class=\"wp-image-15255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-45.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Medium-Sized Carrots Are Best for A Big Crowd &#8211; They Cook Evenly<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_of_Cut_Carrots_Do_You_Need_to_Feed_People\"><\/span>How Many Pounds of Cut Carrots Do You Need to Feed People?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same principle applies to parties, gatherings, and other celebratory meals with family or friends. For a more detailed calculation, refer to the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>People<\/td><td>Amount of Carrots in Pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>1\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>1 1\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>3 1\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>6 1\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>8 1\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50<\/td><td>16 1\/3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Cook_Carrots_For_Parties_And_Gatherings\"><\/span>How To Cook Carrots For Parties And Gatherings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common way of serving carrots is either boiled or steamed, however, you can also try roasting, saut\u00e9eing, and cooking them in a slow-cooker for when your oven or stove top has suddenly broken down prior to your special events.\u00a0 And carrots go really well with <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-much-prime-rib-per-person-for-a-big-group\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12966\">prime rib roast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a detailed guide for you to follow to get the best-tasting carrots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prepare_Carrots_For_Cooking\"><\/span>How To Prepare Carrots For Cooking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash the carrots thoroughly under tap water to remove dirt or debris stuck to it and then cut the bottom and top parts. If there is any pale-green skin present on the top of the carrot, slice it because it may taste unpleasant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can opt to peel the skin or not since it\u2019s edible anyway. However, if you have larger and older carrots, the skin may taste unpleasant so it would be wise to peel them. Afterward, you can cut them into round shapes of about 0.25 inches each so that they would be cooked faster and be served to guests easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"How To Prepare Carrots For Roasting\" class=\"wp-image-15253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-52.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>How To Prepare Carrots For Roasting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to save time, you can purchase packaged pre-cut carrots. They\u2019re already washed and sliced uniformly so you don\u2019t have to do it yourself. Just remember that 3.5 cups of packaged carrots is equal to about 3-4 servings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Boil_Carrots\"><\/span>How Long Should You Boil Carrots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on how thick the carrots are or how they\u2019re sliced. For carrots that are sliced at 0.25 inches, boil them in salted water for 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Carrot strips boil for less than that at about 4 to 6 minutes, and baby carrots take even longer at 8 to 10 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can boil carrots for longer than 4 minutes, just make sure you don\u2019t go beyond 10 minutes or they\u2019ll turn to mush. Afterward, drain the water from the carrots and season. You can use honey butter seasoning or classic salt and pepper. You can even try greek or ranch seasoning, whichever you prefer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Steam_Carrots\"><\/span>How Long Should You Steam Carrots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have a steamer basket before cooking the carrots. Place it on top of a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, cover the steamer basket using a lid and wait for about 8 to 10 minutes for 0.25 inch-slices or baby carrots, and 5 to 7 minutes for carrot strips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test the doneness of the carrots using a fork and make sure they\u2019re at a crispy-tender consistency before taking them out to season. Coat with olive oil and herbs such as dill, thyme, oregano, parsley, basil, or chives. If you want a slightly tangy option, try adding cumin and lime juice or lemon zest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/why-are-my-carrots-slimy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14461\">Why are my carrots slippery<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Other_Ways_Of_Cooking_Carrots\"><\/span>What Are Other Ways Of Cooking Carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Roasting \u2013 after slicing the carrots, season them with salt, pepper, and olive oil. If you\u2019re feeling particularly creative, you can add Dijon<\/li><li> mustard, thyme, balsamic or apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until they achieve a crisp-tender doneness.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Saut\u00e9ing \u2013 add about one-third cup of water into a skillet but you can also use vegetable broth. Cook the carrots for 10 to 12 minutes, then increase the heat to medium-high. Mix in the olive oil and sprinkle some salt until all the water in the skillet has evaporated, then cook for another 5 minutes or until the carrots are caramelized.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cooked in a slow-cooker \u2013 just add a mixture of half a cup of chicken broth, three-fourths cup chopped onion, and half a teaspoon of salt with carrots then cook on high for about 3 hours. You can also try adding half a cup of apple juice or apple cider and garnish with fresh chives.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Goes_Well_With_Carrots\"><\/span>What Goes Well With Carrots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try any fish-based recipes such as seared salmon and fish tacos with avocado sauce or meat dishes such as braised beef, meatloaf and steak. You can also try chicken (roasted, creamy, honey garlic), pasta (primavera, spaghetti, macaroni), rice (basmati, pilaf, mongolian), sandwiches, stews, and soups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For alcoholic beverages, cocktails are the best choices, especially those that are whiskey or bourbon-based, and margaritas. White wines that are dry or semi-dry can also work. You can also try non-alcoholic beverages such as soda, apple or sparkling cider, ginger ale, and even black tea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Many Carrots per Person For A Big Event<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15254,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15234"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15234"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16559,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15234\/revisions\/16559"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}