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Carrot
Carrots are crisp, mildly sweet roots that can be eaten raw or cooked until tender.
How it compares to Sweet potatoes
Carrots are less starchy and remain firmer, but roasting brings out a similar earthy sweetness.
Storage & handling
- Scrub well and trim the top.
- Peeling is optional for young carrots.
- Cut pieces evenly for uniform cooking.
3 Ways to Cook Carrot
Honey-Roasted CarrotsCaramelized carrots with a light glaze.+
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cut carrots into even pieces.
- Toss with oil, honey, salt and pepper.
- Spread on a pan.
- Roast 20 to 30 minutes, turning once.
Recipe adapted from USDA MyPlate
Carrot-Ginger SoupA smooth warming soup.+
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 4 cups broth
Instructions
- Chop carrots and onion.
- Soften onion in oil.
- Add ginger, carrots and broth.
- Simmer until carrots are tender.
- Blend smooth and season.
Recipe adapted from EatingWell
Carrot SlawA crisp lemony salad.+
Ingredients
- 4 grated carrots
- 1 apple, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- Salt
Instructions
- Grate carrots and apple.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil and salt.
- Toss with carrots, apple and raisins.
- Rest 10 minutes.
- Serve chilled.
Recipe adapted from Utah State University Extension
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