Carrots are an orange-hued root vegetable that is sweet, crunchy, and earthy in flavor. Carrots are a versatile vegetable that is used to build a foundation of flavor in soups, stocks, and sauces in virtually all cuisines. They are particularly prominent in French cuisine where they are part of mirepoix: the French trinity of carrot, celery, and onion. These root vegetables are great in both savory and sweet dishes both cooked and raw.