Carrot
A sweet, crunchy root vegetable. Adds sweetness and color whether roasted, sautéed, or eaten raw.
Used for
- soups
- stews
- roasting
- salads
In the kitchen
- Dice.
- Slice.
- Roast.
- Sauté.
Picking it at the store
- Should be firm, not bendy. Limp carrots have lost most of their moisture.
- Bright, smooth orange skin; avoid cracks or a greenish tinge near the top.
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